Fire crews called to blaze in Sheep Street, Northampton

Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service provided the following update on Monday March 31, 2025 at 1.30pm:

Group Commander Dan Retter, of Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service, said: “Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service remains on scene in Sheep Street, Northampton, following a fire that took place shortly after 5.50am yesterday morning (March 30).

“A cordon is still in place and two pumps and one high ladder aerial appliance remain at the scene to dampen down any remaining hot spots.

“Sheep Street remains closed as is one lane at Lady’s Lane and Church Lane will be temporarily shut until later today.

“We are also liaising with structural engineers who are reviewing the damage, and the Service is working with National Grid to reinstate electricity to the street.

“We are working with our multi-agency partners to ensure the scene is made safe and for fire investigations to take place later in the day to try and determine a cause.”