Pink Punters fire: Moment smoke billows from Milton Keynes nightclub blaze
Thames Valley Police says a large number of people had to be evacuated from a “significant” fire at Pink Punters nightclub in Milton Keynes.
Dramatic footage - captured by local resident Amy Goodman - shows smoke billowing from a fire at Pink Punters nightclub in Milton Keynes in the early hours of this morning (Sunday 26 April).
Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service said 12 fire crews were in attendance at the height of the fire at the LGBTQ venue on Watling Street, with the building having been evacuated.
Thames Valley Police said a 51-year-old man from Milton Keynes was arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life. The man remains in custody at this time.
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Chief Superintendent Emma Baillie, LCU Commander for Milton Keynes, said: “This was a significant fire in which a large number of people had to be evacuated. Thankfully no one was injured and staff at the venue worked quickly and effectively to safely evacuate everyone.
“Fire crews and our officers remain on scene, and road closures are likely to remain in place for a significant amount of time.
“Our officers have arrested a man in connection with this incident. He remains in custody at this time, while we carry out ongoing enquiries. At this time it would be too early to comment on any particular motivation for this incident and we would respectfully ask for people not to speculate.
“We would ask anyone with information in relation to this incident to please call 101 quoting reference 43260203265.”