Bridge Street to remain closed in Northampton following huge overnight blaze which ripped through historical building

A major route through the town centre will remain closed today (Wednesday) following a huge blaze that ripped through a derelict building. Fire crews were called to Bridge Street at around 11pm last night (Tuesday) following 999 calls of a four-story building on fire. Firefighters battled flames throughout the night and the fire is now under control.

The Chron visited the scene this morning, click here for moreBridge Street is now lovely to be closed for ‘possibly most of the day’.

In the latest statement from Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service, it said: “Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service are still on the scene of a major fire in Bridge Street in Northampton town centre.

“Crews were called at 11pm last night to a four-story building that is believed to be vacant.

“Nine pumps, two aerial appliances, a water bowser and the Joint Command Unit attended the peak of the blaze.

“The incident remains ongoing with two pumps and two aerial appliances still on scene.

“Bridge Street will remain closed, possibly for most of today, whilst crews continue to dampen down any remaining hotspots.

“Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service apologise for the inconvenience caused to businesses and people using the town centre whilst their vital safety work continues.

The cause of the fire is not known at the moment.