Dad's Army Hotel Blaze

The Anchor Hotel catches fire


One of the hotels used by the cast whilst location filming caught fire last night. Firefighters were called to The Anchor Hotel in Thetford shortly before 6.00pm yesterday evening and EDP reported the story at 9.15pm. The hotel has been boarded up and disused for the last couple of years, but EDP reports two people being rescued by emergency services. No reason has been given for the cause of the fire. You can read the story written by Jon Welch by clicking on the image to your left.

**Updated 21st March**

EDP have updated their story - arson has now been ruled out as a cause. Those rescued from the fire are believed to have lit a fire to keep themselves warm. Fortunately they were not seriously injured. You can read the update by clicking on the EDP logo to your right.

With thanks to Ian Sherwood.