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A fire that almost entirely destroyed one of the Isle of Wight's most iconic buildings was most likely caused by a fireworks display on the roof of the building.
A statement released today (Tuesday) by Isle of Wight Council reveals the company that owns Ryde Castle has now re-issued its fire safety procedures at all its businesses.
According to the statement, "Ryde Castle owner Greene King has worked closely with the Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service since the incident and reinforced its fire safety rules to help ensure a similar incident does not happen again."
Steve Apter, Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service chief fire officer said "While fireworks may be a spectacular way to celebrate a special occasion, there are very real dangers if the proper precautions are not taken as we saw. This includes not only events at buildings, but also private parties in people's homes."
"I would like to remind anyone, in particular businesses, of the dangers involved when using fireworks and the need to take all necessary precautions including using suitable areas for any such displays."
"The fire service is always happy to offer advice and guidance and we are pleased Greene King has reinforced its fire procedures to prevent another Ryde Castle incident from happening".
A spokesperson from Greene King said "We take health and safety very seriously and regularly train our staff on these important procedures."
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