ARSON: Blaze captured on camera as crews battled multiple fires for four hours in Daventry

Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) was called to reports of multiple fires around the area of Welton Road, Daventry shortly before 3pm on Tuesday October 15. On arrival, firefighters found multiple fires that were spreading to trees and fencing.

Flames and smoke coming from the area around the allotments could be seen across the town. A spokesperson for NFRS said: “Three crews wearing breathing apparatus used hose-reel jets, wildfire backpacks, and drag forks to put the fires out. “Crews remained on scene putting out the fires and damping down hotspots until around 7pm yesterday evening, with firefighters returning to the scene throughout the day today (October 15) to monitor temperatures. “An outbuilding, two sheds and approximately 30 metres of fencing were damaged by fire, as well as 15 separate areas of grass. “The fires are believed to have been started deliberately.”

Witnesses or anyone with information are asked to contact Northamptonshire Police on 101 or alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.

Information can also be submitted online at www.northants.police.uk/RO and crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information.

Please quote incident number 26000622764 when providing any information to make sure it gets to the right person as quickly as possible.