Roof Severely Damaged in Wigston After Stray Firework Hits House

Roof severely damaged in Wigston after stray firework hits house

A fire service spokesperson says the incident "could have been a lot worse".

Fire crews tackled house roof blaze in Wigston caused by a stray firework

Fire crews responded to a house fire in Wigston last night at around 9:30 p.m., which was sparked by a stray firework.Thankfully, no one was injured, but the roof sustained significant damage.Public displays are always safer than setting off fireworks in your garden. A spokesperson from Leicestershire Fire and Rescue said: “Last night, at 21:37, our crews were called to a house fire on Sussex Road in Wigston, caused by a stray firework. Five pum…