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Yahoo
02-04-2025
- Yahoo
What we know so far about the fire that killed three people
Fire investigators are still combing through what remains of a converted railway station building, days since the blaze that killed three people inside. Here is what we know so far about the fire at the Grade II listed property in Rushton, Northamptonshire. The three victims of the fire have been named as Mayci Fox, four, her mother Emma Conn, 30, and Louie Thorn, 23. Mayci Fox and Emma Conn were from Desborough, while Louie Thorn was from Rushton. Mayci was described by her father as a "free-spirited, fearless and loving little girl", while Ms Conn's family remembered her as "the most incredible, wonderful mum". She owned The Lash Lounge and Beauty salon in Desborough. Mr Thorn's father Lee said his son "will always be the angel on my shoulder". He added that their shared passion for football had led to him to buying two football clubs. The BBC understands Lee Thorn was a director of both Kettering Town and Nuneaton Borough. A date has yet to be set for the opening of the inquests into the deaths. An investigation into how the blaze may have started is under way. The fire happened at about 22:30 GMT on Friday. The property was previously the Glendon and Rushton railway station before it was converted for residential use. Specialist fire investigators and investigation dogs are still at the scene. A 54-year-old man from Kettering was arrested on suspicion of murder but was released with no further action, police said. The police have since said they do "not believe there is any evidence of criminal wrongdoing". One villager told the BBC they had been "traumatised" by the incident. Kevin Abraham, a churchwarden of All Saints' Rushton in the parish, said the close-knit community had been "knocked for six" by the blaze. "It's probably one of the worst things in living memory that has happened," he added. Mike Brightman, vice chairman of Rushton Parish Council, said it had been a "very sad day for the village, losing some of our residents in such a horrific way". The MP for Kettering, Rosie Wrighting, said she was "saddened by this tragic fire" and said her thoughts were with the "family and friends of those involved and everyone in the Rushton community". Mourners have left flowers, cards, and tributes near the house behind a cordon. One message to the 23-year-old victim called him a "sweet, beautiful boy" and "the biggest shining star". Follow Northamptonshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. Man, woman and girl, 4, who died in fire are named Man released without charge after three die in fire Three die after fire at Grade II listed building Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service
BBC News
02-04-2025
- BBC News
Rushton fire: What we know so far
Fire investigators are still combing through what remains of a converted railway station building, five days since the blaze that killed three people inside. Here is what we know so far about the fire at the Grade II listed property in Rushton, Northamptonshire. Who are the victims? The three victims of the fire have been named as Mayci Fox, four, her mother Emma Conn, 30, and Louie Thorn, Fox and Emma Conn were from Desborough, while Louie Thorn was from identification has yet to take place, but the police have released the victims' names with the agreement of the coroner's office and the support of the families.A date has yet to be set for the opening of the inquests into the deaths. What caused the fire? An investigation into how the blaze may have started is now under fire happened at about 22:30 GMT on property was previously the Glendon and Rushton railway station before it was converted for residential fire investigators and investigation dogs are still at the scene. Have there been any arrests? A 54-year-old man from Kettering was arrested on suspicion of murder but was released with no further action, police police have since said they do "not believe there is any evidence of criminal wrongdoing". How has the community reacted? One villager told the BBC they had been "traumatised" by the Abraham, a churchwarden of All Saints' Rushton in the parish, said the close-knit community had been "knocked for six" by the blaze."It's probably one of the worst things in living memory that has happened," he Brightman, vice chairman of Rushton Parish Council, said it had been a "very sad day for the village, losing some of our residents in such a horrific way".The MP for Kettering, Rosie Wrighting, said she was "saddened by this tragic fire" and said her thoughts were with the "family and friends of those involved and everyone in the Rushton community".Mourners have left flowers, cards, and tributes near the house behind a cordon. One message to the 23-year-old victim called him a "sweet, beautiful boy" and "the biggest shining star". Follow Northamptonshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Yahoo
29-03-2025
- General
- Yahoo
3 die in Northamptonshire house fire that affected trains between Nottingham and London
Three people have died following a fire at a historic former station house in a village in Northamptonshire. Police, fire and ambulance services were called at around 10.30pm on Friday to reports of a large blaze at a property in Beswick Close in Rushton, near Kettering. Three people were later confirmed to have died, Northamptonshire Police said. No further details on the age or identity of the victims have been given. Images from the site show a large hole burned through the roof of the building, which is a 19th century former station master's house at the now-closed Glendon and Rushton railway station. It is a Grade II-listed building, according to the Historic England website, and is believed to now be a residential property. READ MORE: Furious Nottinghamshire couple put signs outside house to put people off 'shoddy' new build estate READ MORE: Historic Cross Keys pub reopens after £210k transformation - and it looks beautiful Three police officers required hospital assessment because of smoke inhalation, the force added. Rushton Parish Council vice chair Mike Brightman said: 'It's a very sad day for the village, losing some of our residents in such a horrific way.' MP for Kettering Rosie Writing said she was 'saddened' by the incident in a post on X. She wrote: 'I am saddened by this tragic fire and my thoughts are with the family and friends of those involved and everyone in the Rushton community. 'Thank you to the emergency services who attended the scene.' The cause of the fire is now under investigation by police and Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service. Following the fire, which was near to a railway track, train services between London St Pancras International and Corby, Derby, Nottingham and Sheffield were disrupted – along with services between Kettering and Nottingham. This was because of damage caused to the railway line, according to the National Rail website. Anyone with information is asked to call Northamptonshire Police on 101, quoting incident reference 25000180391. Road closures remain in place on Saturday morning in Station Road between Desborough Road and Oakley Road, including roads off Station Road, with people asked to continue to avoid the area.
