Latest news with #NorthamptonshireFireAndRescue
BBC News
18-07-2025
- General
- BBC News
Fire at Grade II listed thatched home near Thrapston 'accidental'
A fire that devastated a Grade II listed thatched house started accidentally, a fire service said. Crews were called to Main Street in Aldwincle, near Thrapston, at about 14:00 BST on Sunday. Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service said 10 engines were called to the injuries were reported in the property, which was built in the early 1700s and used to be the Rose and Crown pub. The service said crews conducted inspections once the fire was out and then dampened down remaining hotspots."A fire investigation determined that the fire started accidentally," it added. Residents had been advised to keep doors and windows closed due to the England said the squared-coursed limestone building was built with a thatch in the early 18th Century. Follow Northamptonshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Sky News
23-05-2025
- Automotive
- Sky News
Firefighters battling large blaze at recycling warehouse in Rushden
Firefighters are battling a large blaze at a recycling warehouse in Northamptonshire. Emergency crews were called to the scene at Sanders Lodge Industrial Estate in Rushden at about 6.30am on Friday. A number of road closures have been put in place, and local residents are being advised to avoid the area and keep their windows and doors closed. Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) said it is receiving cross-border support from Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service (BFRS) and anticipates crews will remain at the scene "for the rest of the weekend". NFRS said the fire involves a "large quantity of plastic". Ten fire engines have been mobilised, as well as three turntable ladders, two water bowsers and a high-volume pump. A NFRS spokesperson said: "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." No patients have been reported at the scene. Northamptonshire Police is also providing support and has implemented a number of road closures, including: • Full closure of all slip roads at J16 of the A45, both eastbound and westbound (the A45 itself is open past the scene). • Ditchford Road, between the junction with Mill Road and the A45. • Northampton Road at the junction with Wellingborough Road. • Wellingborough Road at the junction with Washbrook Road.
