Tragic Fire Claims Three Lives in Northamptonshire Village
A house fire at a historic railway station in Rushton leads to three fatalities and impacts local train services.
Three individuals have lost their lives following a significant fire at a Grade II-listed building in Rushton, Northamptonshire.
Emergency services were alerted around 10:30 PM on Friday to a large blaze at the property located on Beswick Close, leading to a rapid response from police, fire, and ambulance teams.
Northamptonshire police confirmed that three people died in the incident, but they have not released any details regarding the identities or ages of the victims.
Images from the scene depict extensive damage, including a large hole in the roof of the 19th-century building, which was originally a railway station and has since been converted into residential accommodation.
The former Glendon and Rushton railway station is recognized as a Grade II-listed structure, denoting it as a site of historical significance in England.
Due to smoke inhalation, three police officers were assessed in a hospital following the response to the fire.
Mike Brightman, vice-chair of the Rushton parish council, expressed the collective sorrow of the village, describing it as a “very sad day” for the community, particularly in light of the tragic loss of their residents.
Kettering MP Rosie Wrighting took to social media to convey her condolences, stating, “I am saddened by this tragic fire and my thoughts are with the family and friends of those involved and everyone in the Rushton community.
Thank you to the emergency services who attended the scene.”
Local residents reported seeing flames from their homes, with one recounting that the house was engulfed in fire, leaving neighbors concerned about whether anyone was inside.
“Everybody is very sad.
They’re very distraught,” commented a local resident.
The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by both Northamptonshire police and the fire and rescue service.
The blaze also disrupted nearby train services, affecting operations due to damage to the railway track attributed to the fire.
Emergency services were alerted around 10:30 PM on Friday to a large blaze at the property located on Beswick Close, leading to a rapid response from police, fire, and ambulance teams.
Northamptonshire police confirmed that three people died in the incident, but they have not released any details regarding the identities or ages of the victims.
Images from the scene depict extensive damage, including a large hole in the roof of the 19th-century building, which was originally a railway station and has since been converted into residential accommodation.
The former Glendon and Rushton railway station is recognized as a Grade II-listed structure, denoting it as a site of historical significance in England.
Due to smoke inhalation, three police officers were assessed in a hospital following the response to the fire.
Mike Brightman, vice-chair of the Rushton parish council, expressed the collective sorrow of the village, describing it as a “very sad day” for the community, particularly in light of the tragic loss of their residents.
Kettering MP Rosie Wrighting took to social media to convey her condolences, stating, “I am saddened by this tragic fire and my thoughts are with the family and friends of those involved and everyone in the Rushton community.
Thank you to the emergency services who attended the scene.”
Local residents reported seeing flames from their homes, with one recounting that the house was engulfed in fire, leaving neighbors concerned about whether anyone was inside.
“Everybody is very sad.
They’re very distraught,” commented a local resident.
The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by both Northamptonshire police and the fire and rescue service.
The blaze also disrupted nearby train services, affecting operations due to damage to the railway track attributed to the fire.
