Rossett’s derelict farmhouse burns again as arson suspicions haunt community

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A historic farmhouse on the outskirts of Rossett, Wrexham, became the center of emergency response efforts Tuesday evening as flames engulfed the derelict property, marking another chapter in its troubled history. Firefighters battled the blaze at Gamford House Farm, approximately 300 meters from the village, where smoke billowed across surrounding fields, drawing two fire engines to the scene with water jets deployed to control the inferno.
The site, vacant for over a decade, has witnessed repeated incidents including vandalism, anti-social activities, and a fatal accident prior to this latest fire. Local residents reported seeing youths near the property before the incident, fueling speculation about deliberate ignition, echoing similar suspicions from a November 2018 fire that destroyed the roof.
Approved plans for 10 new homes at the location, forwarded to Welsh Government for review due to deviations from standard planning policies, aim to address the area’s notoriety as a crime hotspot. Wrexham Council’s planning committee endorsed the housing project in March 2024 despite concerns about its impact on the rural landscape, acknowledging the site’s persistent safety issues.
Long criticized as a “blot on the landscape” by locals, the farmhouse has attracted urban explorers seeking to document its decay through photographs and videos. The property’s repeated emergencies have intensified calls for redevelopment, with authorities balancing preservation concerns against community demands for safer, revitalized spaces.
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