Kettering firefighters tackle large barn blaze

People nearby have been urged to keep doors and windows closed

Firefighters are worried about asbestos
Author: Richard MuriePublished 19th Jan 2026

People living close to a barn fire in Kettering have been told to keep doors and windows closed because of a large plume of smoke.

Northamptonshire Fire & Rescue Service say the roof of the building at Poplar's Farm Road may contain asbestos.

The area of concern covers Barton Seagrave, Burton Latimer and Grafton Underwood.

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