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Kettering Barn Fire: Asbestos Warning Issued
19 Jan
Summary
- Firefighters responded to a large barn fire on Sunday night.
- Residents were warned to keep windows and doors shut.
- The barn may have contained asbestos, raising health concerns.
Firefighters were called to a substantial fire at Poplar's Farm Road in Kettering on Sunday night. The blaze quickly escalated, prompting emergency services to issue a critical warning to nearby residents. A large plume of smoke was visible, leading to advisories for people in Kettering, Barton Seagrave, Burton Latimer, and Grafton Underwood to keep their windows and doors shut.
Concerns have been raised regarding the potential presence of asbestos in the barn, which may have contributed to the spread of smoke. Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service is actively working to bring the fire under control.
The service expressed gratitude to residents for their cooperation while they manage the incident. Efforts are ongoing to extinguish the flames and mitigate any associated risks, particularly those related to potential asbestos exposure.
