Firefighters tackle blaze in thatched home in Northamptonshire village
Firefighters remain on the scene of a blaze that ripped through a thatched home in Aldwincle on Sunday July 13.
At the height of the fire, there were 10 pumps in attendance at the thatched home in Main Street after emergency services were alerted to the blaze at 2pm.
Residents had been advised to keep windows and doors closed due to the smoke from the fire.
A spokeswoman for Northants Fire and Rescue said: “Two appliances remain at the scene of a fire involving a domestic property in Aldwincle.
“Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service was called at 2pm on Sunday July 13 to reports of a fire involving a thatched property on Main Street.
“At the height of the fire, there was 10 pumps in attendance. Two crews remain on scene and are damping down and monitoring the fire.
“Main Street remains closed, but the smoke plume has reduced significantly. If residents nearby do smell smoke, then it is worth considering closing windows and doors.”