Fire Service leaves scene of fire at Sheep Street in Northampton

Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service has now left the scene of the fire that took place in Sheep Street on Sunday morning (March 30).

The Fire Service has been present at the scene ever since the initial blaze, ensuring that any remaining hotspots are dampened.

Following an inspection from the Moulton crew this afternoon (April 1), firefighters found no further smoke or smouldering is visible and the thermal imaging scans showed the building at normal temperatures. Power has also been restored to the street.

A Fire Investigation has concluded, and the Service is now collaborating with Northamptonshire Police to understand how the fire started from the findings that have been gathered.

Although the Fire Service has withdrawn all its resources from the scene, the incident will remain open on our logs should further assistance for our partners be required.

Sheep Street remains closed to commuters and pedestrians.

Area Manager Neil Sadler said: “I would like to thank residents and businesses in the town centre who were impacted by this. We appreciate their ongoing patience while we worked with partners to ensure the fire was extinguished and the scene was made as safe as it possibly could be.

“I also want to thank our Fire Crews for their hard work and professionalism over the last couple of days in what were challenging circumstances.

“We will continue to work with West Northamptonshire Council and Northamptonshire Police should they require any further assistance.”