Major Fire At Desborough Airfield

Firefighters have been tackling a major blaze in a large former hangar at Desborough Airfield.

Six fire engines, an aerial appliance and two water bowsers were called to the scene near Stoke Albany shortly before 8.30pm yesterday.

Vehicles and carpets were in the hangar and a huge smoke plume led to a request for nearby residents in Desborough, Stoke Albany, Brampton Ash and Dingley to keep their windows and doors closed.

Firefighters at the scene of the blaze

A spokesperson for Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service said: “Crews used water jets to tackle the blaze, while an aerial pump was used to tackle the large flames from heights.

“Firefighters continued to tackle it and try and reduce the volume of smoke until the early morning, when the incident was scaled down to one pump and the aerial appliance at 1.30am.

“We anticipate the fire will continue to burn for many hours yet.

“The Corby aerial appliance, a crew from Guilsborough and a high-volume pump remain at the scene and continue to try to reduce the smoke plume.

“A Fire Investigation to determine a cause will take place once it is safe to do so.”

Firefighters at the scene

Police were also called to the scene to assist in putting a cordon in place.

Firefighters at the scene

A former hangar was involved in the blaze

The blaze could be seen from far away. Pic: Dave Higgs