EV not to blame for Inchcape retailer fire

  25 October 2023

A huge blaze at Inchcape JLR Preston in April was not caused by an electric vehicle, say fire investigators. A non-vehicle electrical fault was the likely source of the fire, which has resulted in the building being partially demolished.

The total cost is reportedly set to run into seven figures.

Over the weekend, footage emerged on social media of extensive flooding at Inchcape’s Derby JLR retailer. The facility opened in 2019.

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