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Metro
23-05-2025
- General
- Metro
Mushroom cloud blocks out the sun after intense fire rips through building
A thick plume of smoke can be seen for miles around after an industrial building caught fire. The fire took hold at a recycling facility in Rushden, near Northampton, shortly before 6.30am. Pictures show the thick black smoke literally blocking out the sun as it pours into the sky, with the column of smoke visible for miles. Alex Teix shared a picture of the smoke on X, showing the plume starkly visible against the sky from 10 miles away in Milton Ernest, near Bedford. Another user, called Dane, took a picture of the smoke in the distance from 20 miles away in Corby. Firefighters are at the scene of the blaze, using a crane and hose to douse the flames in water from above. The building had already been evacuated when they arrived. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video A spokesperson for Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service said: 'Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service is currently dealing with a large fire at a recycling warehouse on Sanders Lodge industrial estate in Rushden. More Trending 'Crews were called shortly before 6.30am and on arrival found a fire involving a large quantity of plastic at the premises. The building was evacuated prior to our arrival. 'We currently have 10 fire engines on scene, as well as three turntable ladders, two water bowsers and a high-volume pump. 'We are receiving cross-border support from Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service in dealing with this incident, and we anticipate we will be on scene for the rest of the weekend. 'A section of Wellingborough Road near the warehouse is closed, and due to the large smoke plume coming from the blaze, we are asking people nearby to avoid the area and keep their windows and doors closed.' Got a story? Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ Or you can submit your videos and pictures here. For more stories like this, check our news page. Follow on Twitter and Facebook for the latest news updates. You can now also get articles sent straight to your device. Sign up for our daily push alerts here. MORE: Sum 41's agent Dave Shapiro among the dead in San Diego private jet crash MORE: Third man arrested over 'arson attacks' on properties linked to Keir Starmer MORE: 'I begged it wasn't true': Devastated family of firefighter who died in Bicester blaze share heartbreaking tribute
Daily Mail
26-04-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Fire breaks out at Championship stadium as club provide update ahead of huge Saturday lunchtime clash
A Championship club 's stadium was on fire on Friday evening, less than 24 hours before they were scheduled to play at 12:30pm today. Firefighters were rushed to the scene as black smoke and flames emerged from the outside of the stadium, which is placed in the heart of a local neighbourhood. A full road closure was implemented as it took around two hours for the flames to be extinguished and for the incident to be cleared. Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service were notified of the emergency at 8:08pm on Friday, prompting them to send crews from Luton, Stopsley, Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard stations all responding. The scenes occurred at Kenilworth Road, home to Luton Town, where the Hatters will host Coventry City at lunchtime on Saturday. Luton explained that the incident was caused by a small appliance that had caught fire in the stadium's laundry room. Luton Town ground apparently currently on fire. Video sent via a Luton fan #PUSB — John Dawkins (@dawkinscov1980) April 25, 2025 Luton come into today's clash knee-deep in a fight for Championship survival, just a year after their relegation from the Premier League. Matt Bloomfield's side sit 22nd in the table only behind Derby in the last safe spot on goal difference. Meanwhile, their relegation rivals are close behind, with Cardiff City and Plymouth Argyle trailing by just three points a piece. With two game left to go this season, Luton are looking to avoid becoming the first team since Sunderland in 2017-18 to be relegated from the English top-flight then finish last in the Championship the following season. Despite the fire scare, Luton released a statement at 10:39pm, confirming their would be no 'disruption' to their clash with Coventry. It read: 'We would like to advise supporters that following reports of an incident at Kenilworth Road this evening, there is no disruption to tomorrow's fixture with Coventry City taking place. 'Smoke was found to be coming from a small appliance that had caught fire in the stadium's laundry room, which was contained within that area and has been dealt with swiftly to prevent any substantial damage. 'We would like to offer a huge thank you to Beds Fire & Rescue for their quick intervention, along with club partners and staff who are also on site to help resolve the issue and ensure that everything is now safe.' On the opposite end of the table, Coventry will look to bounce back from a 3-1 defeat by Argyle last week to continue their bid to make the playoffs.
Yahoo
25-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Crews tackle fire at Luton Town laundry room
Crews have been tackling a fire in a laundry room at Luton Town Football Club. Pictures shared on social media appeared to show firefighters faced with black smoke billowing from inside the Kenilworth Road stadium. Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service said it was called at 20:08 BST and the fire was put out in less than two hours. Crews remained on the scene and a full road closure was still in place on Hatters Way. Firefighters said they wore breathing apparatus and used an aerial platform, a 9m (30ft) ladder and two hose reels during the incident. The Hatters are due to host Coventry City at 12:30 BST on Saturday in a match of huge significance for both ends of the table. Luton moved to Kenilworth Road - known by fans as The Kenny - in 1905. It currently has about 12,000 seats. Follow Beds, Herts and Bucks news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
The Irish Sun
25-04-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Fire brigade rush to Championship stadium as blaze erupts in laundry room ahead of huge clash
FIRE CREWS were called to tackle a fire at Luton Town football club. Pictures and videos shared on social media showed the home of the football club, Kenilworth Road, on fire on Friday evening. 2 Fire crews were seen tackling the blaze on Friday evening Credit: 2 Fire crews have been called to Luton Town's Kenilworth Road Credit: Alamy Firefighters were seen battling the blaze as black smoke billowed from the stadium. Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service were called to the scene at 8:08pm. Firefighters said they wore breathing apparatus and used a 30ft aerial platform and two hose reels during the incident. The fire was under control and extinguished within two hours. It is said to have originated in the laundry room of the stadium. The BBC report crews remained on the scene and a full road closure was still in place on Hatters Way hours later. The shocking scenes come hours before the Championship outfit are due to play Coventry in a huge clash. That clash, which could be pivotal in the Hatter's battle against relegation, was due to start at 12:30pm. Most read in Football It was unclear whether the match would be affected by the incident. However, a statement released by the club at 10:39pm confirmed there would be "no disruption" to the fixture with Coventry. The full statement said: "We would like to advise supporters that following reports of an incident at Kenilworth Road this evening, there is no disruption to tomorrow's fixture with Coventry City taking place. Smoke was found to be coming from a small appliance that had caught fire in the stadium's laundry room, which was contained within that area and has been dealt with swiftly to prevent any substantial damage. We would like to offer a huge thank you to Beds Fire & Rescue for their quick intervention, along with club partners and staff who are also on site to help resolve the issue and ensure that everything is now safe. THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY.. The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video . Like us on Facebook at
The Sun
25-04-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Fire brigade rush to Championship stadium as blaze erupts in laundry room ahead of huge clash
FIRE CREWS were called to tackle a fire at Luton Town football club. Pictures and videos shared on social media showed the home of the football club, Kenilworth Road, on fire on Friday evening. 2 2 Fire fighters were seen battling the blaze as black smoke billowed from the stadium. Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service were called to the scene at 20:08 BST and put out in less than two hours. The fire is said to have originated in the laundry room of the stadium. The BBC report crews remained on the scene and a full road closure was still in place on Hatters Way hours later. The shocking scenes come hours before the Championship outfit are due to play Coventry in a huge clash. That clash, which could be pivotal in the Hatter's battle against relegation, was due to start at 12:30pm.
