In a statement issued just after 8pm, a spokesperson for Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service said: “People are being urged to avoid part of Northampton town centre this evening (May 7) as emergency services respond to a fire in Abington Street.
“Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service is currently at the scene of a fire in Abington Street near the entrance to the Grosvenor Centre.
“As a result, Abington Street, the Grosvenor Centre car park and the rear entrance to the shopping centre are closed.
“People are being urged to avoid the area while emergency services respond to the incident,” the spokesperson added.
There are no further details at this time.
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Firefighters at the scene in Northampton town centre on Thursday, May 7. Picture: David Burn Photo: David Burn
