Huge blaze wrecks new Greggs store just 2 DAYS before opening as cops probe ‘arson’ attack
A HUGE blaze has wrecked a new Greggs store just days before it was due to open.
The attack, which took place just outside Coventry, is being treated by police as “arson.”
Crews from Foleshill and Nuneaton battled the fire for around five hours last night, Friday, March 21.
The cause of the fire in Longford Road, Exhall, was not known, with fire investigators set to return to the site today.
Images taken from the scene showed extensive damage as well as a lorry which was also destroyed.
Two Warwickshire Police cars were in attendance as of 7.30am. We have contacted Warwickshire Police for a statement.
A spokesman for Warwickshire Fire and Rescue said: “We were called at 8.05pm.
We had two appliances initially, which extended to six and our turntable ladder.
We had assistance from the West Midlands who sent two appliances.
“We left the scene at just gone 1am – it was quite a long job.
“Police will stay at the scene as the site is insecure at the minute.
“There is going to be fire investigation going out at 8am.”
According to social media posts, the unit was supposed to open this coming Monday.
Greggs was approached for a statement.
Anyone with information that could help police with their enquiries can go to www.warwickshire.poilice.uk/report.
Or call 101 quoting incident 339 of 21 March 2025.
Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.