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Sea Cadets say site where man died in fire was 'secure'

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THE Sea Cadets have said the site of its former Croydon headquarters where a man died in a fire had been "secure". Firefighters were called to the derelict building in The Waldrons yesterday where crews, using breathing apparatus, found a man in the basement. The victim, who has yet to be formally identified, was pronounced dead at the scene. In a statement today (Tuesday) the Marine Society & Sea Cadets said the perimeter of the site had been checked weekly. However, it admitted the interior of the building had not been checked because the structure was deemed to be unsafe and an inspection "would place staff at an unacceptable risk". A spokesperson added: "We were shocked and saddened to learn that someone has died in connection with the fire. "The building had not been in use for several years and had been secured in line with Croydon Building Control. "Building Control regard the structure as unsafe and internal inspection would place staff at an unacceptable risk, however staff regularly inspected the perimeter of the site each week to ensure it was secure. "When fencing blew down recently contractors were brought in to secure the perimeter, and there was no evidence of anyone on the site. "We are unsure how the blaze started and are working with the police and fire brigade. "The building has not been used by the Sea Cadets for several years and was in the process of being put up for sale." The Fire Brigade said its crews faced "challenging conditions" during the blaze due to searching the basement in the dark. The fire started at 2.54pm and was under control by 5.50pm. A blaze on New Year's Eve 2011 ripped through the third floor of the three-storey house, causing the roof to collapse. That fire was the third since vandals stripped it of its copper piping and forced TS Terra Nova, Croydon Sea Cadets Group, to shut its doors in April 2008.

Sea Cadets say site where man died in fire was 'secure'


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