Warning After Child Starts Fire

Firefighters have issued a plea to keep lighters and matches away from the reach of children after a fire in Rothwell.

The blaze in the bedroom of a house in Terry Smith Avenue yesterday teatime was started by a youngster playing with a lighter.

Pic: Northants Fire & Rescue Service

The room was badly damaged and the child suffered minor injuries.

Firefighters have posted pictures of the aftermath on Facebook, along with the comment: “Please, please, please keep lighters and matches out of reach of children.”