Children’s nursery in Northampton DELIBERATELY SET ON FIRE, say investigators – and forced to close today
A children’s nursery on a busy Northampton street was deliberately set on fire, say investigators.
Busy Bees Nursery in Kettering Road, Spinney Hill, was deliberately set alight on Tuesday September 30, according to Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS).
A NFRS spokeswoman said firefighters were called to the scene at around 9pm.
The spokeswoman said: “A crew from Moulton used hose-reel jets to extinguish the fire and used thermal imaging cameras to monitor temperatures and ensure the building was safe.
“After an initial investigation the fire was believed to have been started deliberately.
“The scene was handed over to Northamptonshire Police, who have remained at the site overnight.
“A joint investigation into the cause of the fire is due to take place today.”
The nursery is closed today. Busy Bees has been contacted for comment.
A Northamptonshire Police spokeswoman said: “Witnesses are being sought after various items are believed to have been deliberately set on fire, causing damage to the building, between 8pm and 9pm.
“Officers would like to hear from anyone who may have seen any suspicious activity in the area prior to the fire being started or when the emergency services were in attendance.
“Witnesses or anyone with information, including CCTV, doorbell or dash-cam footage, should 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 25000575718 when providing any information to make sure it gets to the right person as quickly as possible.”