Stolen firefighter's helmet 'too hot to handle'

A "too hot to handle" firefighter's helmet was stolen as more than a dozen crews dealt with a large-scale factory fire.

It was taken from Silver Road while Norfolk Fire Service tackled a blaze at the former Van-Dal shoe factory in Dibden Road, Norwich, on Monday evening.

The theft prevented an officer from being able to go back to the scene until a replacement was found.

The service appealed for anybody who saw it get taken, or knows where it has appeared since, to contact them.

A fire service post on Facebook said the helmet was worth about £270: "We're less interested in the cost at this point and more concerned that somebody decided taking it was acceptable."

The service added: "Our firefighters put themselves in danger every day and helmets and other kit ensure their safety.

"The helmet is traceable so please help us make it too hot to handle!"

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