Crews tackle 'large-scale' blaze in Northampton

Roads in and around the town centre are closed this morning.

Author: Andrea FoxPublished 31st May 2024

Fire crews in Northampton are battling a large scale blaze this morning

It's closed roads in and around the town centre.

Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue say the blaze is centred around Bridge Street.

It began before 6:30am this morning and a 500 metre cordon is in place.

Scott Martin is staying at in Northampton and saw the flames from his hotel window;

Currently Street, Derngate and Victoria Promenade are closed - along with St Peter's Way, Gold Street, Abington Street and The Drapery.

We're asked to avoid the area. Due to smoke residents and local businesses are advised to keep their doors and windows closed.

The Northampton Tower Life camera also caught the flames and smoke on Bridge Street.

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