'Out of control' bonfire in Northampton neighbourhood tackled by fire crew

Several neighbours were concerned a house was on fire on their street
By Alastair Ulke
Published 14th Apr 2020, 11:36 BST
Updated 14th Apr 2020, 11:50 BST
A bonfire in Harlestone Road had to be put out by a fire crew after it grew "out of control".A bonfire in Harlestone Road had to be put out by a fire crew after it grew "out of control".
A bonfire in Harlestone Road had to be put out by a fire crew after it grew "out of control".

A Northampton neighbourhood feared a house was on fire on their street last night after a fire crew was called out to deal with an 'out of control' bonfire.

A fire engine was called out at 9.25pm on Sunday (April 14) to tackle the blaze in the garden of a home in Harlestone Road.

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The "out-of-control" bonfire was spotted by neighbours, who also reportedly heard "an explosion" before the fire crew arrived according to a post on the Spotted Duston Facebook page.

No one was hurt in the incident.

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