Huge fire destroys Corby pharmaceutical warehouse
A fire has destroyed the Catalant pharmaceutical warehouse in Corby.
The fire which broke out on 25th March destroyed much of the building and firefighters have said that the damage could have been significantly reduced if sprinkler systems had been installed.
Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service group manager, Baz Fox said: “Last week’s factory fire in Corby is a perfect example of how fire can occur at any time and how serious it can become. Tackling a fire at its earliest stages is vital for protecting a building, a company’s assets and the welfare of the people who work there. Sprinklers can begin suppression within moments, extinguishing, or at the very least preventing fire from becoming widespread. Had there been sprinklers installed, it is unlikely that the building would have become fully alight, requiring 100 firefighters to extinguish it.”
Representatives from the company have flown over from the USA to survey the extent of the damage.
An investigation will be carried out to determine the cause of the fire.
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