Investigation begins into Northampton industrial estate fire

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Fire crews at St James Mill RoadImage source, Northamptonshire Fire & Rescue Service
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The fire service asked people to stay away from the scene of the fire

An investigation into a fire at a building on an industrial estate has begun.

Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service said it was called to the fire in St James Mill Road in Northampton at 16:13 GMT.

It said it had scaled back its presence but urged residents in the local area to keep doors and windows closed.

The fire service tweeted that some crews would remain on site to "damp down overnight".

Image source, Peter McDonald
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The fire could be seen from nearby homes and businesses

It said appliances from Irthlingborough, Daventry, Brixworth, Moulton and Wellingborough, as well as the Corby aerial appliance and the joint command unit had earlier attended.

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