Published on Friday, 24th January 2025
Following the recent fire on Dibden Road, the council and partners have been actively working to ensure the safety of residents and facilitate recovery efforts.
The building at the centre of the fire was a privately owned shoe factory that was no longer operational.
The fire began on the evening of Monday 20 January and was responded to by Norfolk Fire Service.
Key actions so far:
- Safety measures:
- Precautionary asbestos testing was conducted periodically throughout, and all results have been negative.
- Additional testing was performed in nearby areas, including a the playground at George White Primary School to enable it to reopen after a two-day precautionary closure.
- Debris removal:
Environmental protection officers joined contractors to engage with residents near the site to address concerns about debris. Inspections found minimal debris in gardens, which the contractor is clearing. If you have any outstanding concerns about debris in your garden, please email compliance@norwich.gov.uk with the details. - Work on the site:
Demolition work is underway, with the work scheduled to restart on Monday 27 January, due to the high winds forecast on Friday 24 January. - Road closures:
Dibden Road will remain closed until work is completed and rubble is removed. - Bin collections:
- Disrupted bin collections are resuming from the afternoon of Friday 24 January.
Looking ahead
The council and its partners are committed to keeping residents informed as recovery efforts continue. Regular updates will be shared via social media and the council website when necessary.
We thank everyone for their patience and cooperation during this time.
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