Monday, May 7, 2007

New plumber 'burns down $10 million mansion'

A new plumber is believed to have burnt down a $10 million seaside mansion on his first day at work.

More than 60 firefighters were called to the fire when the accident happened.

The expensive home is owned by Andrew Brownsword - famous for his business with greeting cards.

Workers at the place wanted to keep the name of their plumber colleague a secret. But neighbors think the fire was accidentally started by a 17-year-old new plumber.

John Howes, of Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service, said the plumber was working for a plumbing company and was "very upset".

He said: "It seems that this was an unlucky plumber who was working in the roof space of a large building."

One neighbour said: "I heard it was started by a teenager on his first day. You have to feel sorry for the poor boy. He must feel terrible."

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