Police Treat Greggs Fire in Exhall as Arson Ahead of Opening

A significant fire at a new Greggs bakery in Exhall, Warwickshire, is being investigated as arson, with the blaze occurring just days before its scheduled opening. Emergency services responded around 8 PM on Friday, battling the fire for approximately five hours. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported, as initial assessments suggest no one was inside the building at the time. Warwickshire Police have appealed for information regarding the incident while fire investigators plan to return to the site for further examination. The fire caused extensive damage, including destruction of a nearby lorry. Greggs has been approached for comment on the situation.