Fire at block of flats in Corby town centre with part of Willow Place closed off
One person has been treated for smoke inhalation following a fire at a block of flats in Corby town centre today (Thursday, September 10).
Firefighters are currently at the scene of the incident in a three-storey building after being called out earlier this afternoon.
A spokesman for Northamptonshire Fire & Rescue Service said: “The fire service was called at 3.30pm and on arrival found a fire on the second floor of a three-storey building including both retail premises and residential properties.
"The fire has been extinguished, but we currently have three appliances still on scene which are using fans to clear smoke out of the affected property.
"One person is being treated by paramedics for smoke inhalation.
"We will remain in the town centre for a while longer and would ask nearby residents and businesses to close their window if they smell smoke.
"A section of Willow Place is closed off while we deal with this incident, and we would ask people to avoid the area while we continue to make the scene safe.”