Fire crews called after reports of smoke seen near the A6 in Irthlingborough

Firefighters were called out after reports of smoke seen in the vicinity of the A6 at Irthlingborough.

Fire crews received the call just after 8pm last night (Wednesday).

A fire service spokesman said: “Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue were called at 8.11pm to signs of smoke coming from the direction of the A6 in Irthlingborough.

"A crew from Irthlingborough Fire Station attended a business premises on Station Road to find a controlled burn taking place.”

The crew left the scene shortly before 8.30pm.