Village road closed after derelict property fire

The side of a red fire engine. The silver stutters on its right side are closed and fire fighting equipment, including a yellow helmet, has been hung on the side of the truck.
The road remains closed, and no casualties have been reported from the incident [Getty Images]

An investigation is under way after a fire at a derelict building in a village.

Emergency services were called to the incident on Haselbech Road in Kelmarsh at 04:00 GMT.

Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service said eight appliances dealt with the blaze at its height, with water jets used to stop it spreading to other properties.

It said the road remained closed, with two fire engines and an aerial appliance remaining at the scene to monitor hotspots and dampen the building.

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