Investigation into Corby takeaway fire reveals cause of blaze
The investigation into a fire that spread to three Corby takeaways has revealed the cause of the blaze that started on Tuesday morning (September 22).
Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service investigators determined that the fire that ripped throught the roofs of Best Kebab House, Golden Chois and Yogi’s in Counts Farm Road – a parade of shops owned by North Northants Council – was started accidentally.
Fire crews continue to regularly monitor the scene, checking for hotspots and damping down.
A spokesman for Northants Fire and Rescue said: “A fire investigation that took place yesterday determined that the fire was started accidentally.
"Crews have been completing after fire checks intermittently since the fire started, damping down any remaining hotspots, with another check due to take place later today (September 23).”
Firefighters were thanked by Yogi’s and Golden Chois for their ‘quick response’, ‘bravery’ and ‘professionalism’.
Yogi’s message said: “We would like to take a moment to express our heartfelt thanks to the incredible firefighters and emergency services who attended the scene.”
They also thanked their customers and the wider community for their messages following the fire.
Golden Chois confirmed they would be closed due to the damage and said: “It has been quite a shock for the team but we are immensely relieved that everyone is safe.
"We cannot thank the brave firefighters and emergency services involved (enough) who arrived so quickly and contained the fire.
"Our thoughts are with our neighbours who were also affected by the fire.”