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Yahoo
3 days ago
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Princess Diana's Childhood Home Targeted in Suspected Arson Attack as Brother Charles Spencer Speaks Out
A building on Princess Diana's childhood estate and final resting place, Althorp House, has been set on fire in a suspected arson attack, the family has confirmed. On Wednesday, May 28, Charles Spencer, the late Princess of Wales' younger brother, thanked firefighters while announcing the incident, which occurred the night prior, in an Instagram Stories post. "Luckily unoccupied at the time - but still deeply disturbing that one of our farmhouses was torched by vandals last night," Spencer wrote alongside a photo. "Sincere thanks to @northantsfire for trying to save it," he added. Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service clarified in an email to PEOPLE, "The fire was at land on the Althorp estate in Mill Lane, Kingsthorpe, Northampton, rather than at Althorp House." This is a developing story. More to follow. Read the original article on People
Scottish Sun
23-05-2025
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- Scottish Sun
Huge blaze breaks out at UK warehouse with thick plumes of smoke seen billowing through sky from miles away
Residents have been warned to keep their windows and doors slammed shut WAREHOUSE INFERNO Huge blaze breaks out at UK warehouse with thick plumes of smoke seen billowing through sky from miles away Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) AN ENORMOUS blaze has broken out at a warehouse, sending giant plumes of black smoke into the sky. People have reported seeing the inferno from as far as twenty miles away, with locals near the site in Rushden, Northamptonshire, being warned to stay clear as firefighters tackle the flames. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 An enormous fire has broken out at a warehouse in Rushden, Northamptonshire Credit: X/@M8rkmywords Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue has also ordered residents to keep their windows and doors slammed shut as thick smoke fills the air. The 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. "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." More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun.
Metro
23-05-2025
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- 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
Yahoo
01-05-2025
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- Yahoo
Town centre club evacuated as fire breaks out
A long-established private members' club had to be evacuated when fire broke out. Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service said it was called to the Northampton and County Club in George Row at 14:45 BST on Thursday. It added that the fire was already out when firefighters got there and was likely to have been caused by discarded smoking materials. West Northamptonshire Council said the polling station at the nearby Guildhall would be open as planned until 22:00 BST despite the fire. The fire and rescue service said teams from three fire stations attended. "On arrival, crews discovered that a fire had taken place on a wooden bridge between two properties on the street. "The building had also been evacuated," a spokesperson said. Follow Northamptonshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. Northampton and County Club Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service
Yahoo
14-04-2025
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- Yahoo
Waste centre fire tackled on industrial estate
A fire has broken out at a waste management centre on an industrial estate. Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service said crews had been called to Edgar Mobbs Way, Northampton. A Facebook post at about 04:50 BST advised people living nearby to shut windows and doors while the incident was dealt with. The site is part of a large trading estate that includes builders merchants and automotive services. Follow Northamptonshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue
