Corby roof fire under investigation

An investigation into a roof fire involving two shops in Corby this morning (Wednesday) is under way.

Firefighters sent five appliances to a Gainsborough Road at 3.22am following a 999 call to two shop units in the area.

Crews from Corby, Kettering, Desborough and Daventry tackled the blaze which involved the roof of the units.

Four hose reel jets and ladders were deployed before crews were sent into the building to extinguish the fire.

A Corby Fire Station spokesman said: "Crews worked hard to protect the surrounding properties and stop the fire spreading.

"The cause of the fire is unknown at this time and the fire investigation will continue into most of today."

The fire left Gainsborough Road closed in both directions between Blake Road and Gainsborough Court.