Rushden house fire investigation after Trafford Road blaze

Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service were called to the house fire in Trafford Road at 6.50pm yesterday (December 3).

Crews from Wellingborough used breathing apparatus, hose reel jets and thermal imaging cameras to help extinguish the blaze.

A spokesman for Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service said: “Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service was called at 6.50pm, yesterday (December 3) to reports of a house fire on Trafford Road, Rushden.

“On arrival, firefighters found the ground floor of the property well involved in fire and worked quickly to prevent its spread.

“Two crews from Wellingborough used breathing apparatus, hose reel jets and thermal imaging cameras to help extinguish the blaze.

“Both crews returned to their stations shortly before 8.30pm.

“An After Fire Inspection will take place later today to help determine the cause of the fire.”