A significant house fire that broke out on Prospero Drive in Wellingborough on Bank Holiday Monday was most likely caused by an electrical fault in the loft, fire investigators have concluded.
Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service was called to the scene shortly before 10.45am on 25 May, with several fire appliances attending to extinguish the blaze. Two off-duty firefighters who lived nearby independently alerted residents before crews arrived. Following an examination of the property, investigators found the fire started accidentally, though the exact origin of the electrical fault could not be determined because the roof was left too unstable for a closer inspection.
Area Manager Neil Sadler acknowledged the concern the incident had caused in the residential area and confirmed the investigation was now closed. The service plans to visit Prospero Drive in the coming days to answer questions from residents and offer reassurance. Full details of the findings have been published on the Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service website.
Electrical faults in loft spaces are a known fire risk, and the service’s update serves as a reminder for households to ensure their wiring and electrical installations are regularly checked by a qualified professional.
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