The Van Dal factory in Dibden Road, near Mousehold Heath in Norwich, caught fire on January 20.

A total of 17 fire crews were called to the scene and large plumes of smoke were seen rising to the skies over the city.

A total of 17 fire crews battled the flames (Image: Alysia Rose)

The factory closed in 2018 but was once a key employer for the area, producing up to 8,000 pairs of shoes a week.

After the blaze, concerns were raised about the safety of the site and it was

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