An update from Chief Inspector Paul Cash, local policing lead for the Kettering area. 

“On Friday evening, the emergency services were called to a devastating fire on Station Road, Rushton, that has tragically resulted in the deaths of three people. 

“We believe them to be a four-year-old girl, a 30-year-old woman and a 23-year-old man. 

“On behalf of everyone involved with responding to this fire, I would like to express our deepest and heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and loved ones of those who died.

“A thorough investigation into the circumstances of the fire is underway, and we’re working very closely with Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service to find the answers that their loved ones need and deserve.

“We are also working in very difficult and dangerous conditions to safely and respectfully recover those who have died, and enable formal identification.

“The families involved are being kept updated through their family liaison officers, and our thoughts will remain with all of them at this incredibly difficult time.

“Although the emergency services are well trained and prepared for challenging situations, a job like this is still incredibly difficult for us all. 

“Those who responded to this call-out on Friday night, both emergency services and local residents, did all they could to try and help, and I would like to highlight their incredibly brave and selfless efforts. 

“I know how hard it was for everyone involved that they could not do more and I know their thoughts are with everyone affected. 

I would also like to thank the Rushton community for their support and patience while we carry out our investigative work. 

“We know this incident has caused significant distress locally and our officers will remain in the area to provide reassurance and help where we can.

“In relation to this investigation, one arrest has been made, and we will provide updates surrounding this as soon as we can.

“This investigation is well underway but remains in its early stages, and it will take time to fully establish what has happened.

“On behalf of the families involved, I would ask that their privacy is respected at this difficult time.”

A further update on the investigation is available at https://www.northants.police.uk/news/northants/news/news/2025/march/investigation-into-fatal-rushton-fire-continues