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Three Arrested Over Deliberate Blaze at Northampton’s St James Retail Park

Police are questioning arson suspects held in connection with the blaze that forced the retail park’s ongoing closure.

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Overview

  • A fire believed to have been started deliberately broke out at Dunelm on May 31 at around 3pm and spread to the neighbouring Pets At Home store.
  • Eleven fire crews supported by two aerial teams battled flames for nearly 20 hours before bringing the blaze under control at 10.20am on June 1.
  • All staff and animals were evacuated safely and no injuries were reported, though smoke caused damage to other units in the retail park.
  • Northamptonshire Police have arrested and are questioning three suspects on suspicion of arson as investigations into the cause continue.
  • The St James Retail Park remains closed while safety inspections proceed and residents are advised to keep windows and doors shut due to lingering smoke.