Man Arrested for Murder After Fire Claims Three Lives in Historic Northamptonshire Home

A 54-year-old man remains in custody as authorities investigate a deadly blaze that killed a four-year-old girl and two adults in Rushton.

The fire occurred late Friday night at a Grade II-listed former stationmaster’s house in Rushton, Northamptonshire, causing significant structural damage.
Three victims, identified as a four-year-old girl, a 30-year-old woman, and a 23-year-old man, lost their lives in the blaze.
A 54-year-old man from Kettering was arrested on Saturday on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody as investigations continue.
Specialist fire investigators and dogs are working to determine the cause of the fire, with authorities describing the scene as challenging due to the intensity of the blaze.
The community has expressed grief over the tragedy, with local officials and residents offering condolences and support to the victims' families.