On Tuesday about mid-day, as Mr. Slater, of Kimbolton, was passing the farm premises of Mr. Thos. Sanders, near Rushden town, on the high road between Higham Ferrers and Wellingboro', he observed flames issuing from some sheds. He at once made off for Rushden, where he gave an alarm to the Fire Brigade, who arrived on the scene in about half-an-hour, and at once commenced work.

Large numbers of people were on the spot and rendered willing assistance to the Brigade, who were under the direction of Mr. G. E. Turner. It was found that five large sheds used for storing purposes, were alight, and were in a very short space of time destroyed. When the outbreak was first discovered a thrashing engine, barn part, and straw jack were in the sheds, the former being much damaged, as were also other implements, while the other machinery (the machine and straw jack) were removed out of danger. The sheds were an easy prey to the flames, being only composed of wood and straw, and were burnt down in about an hour.

The loss is covered by insurance in the Norwich Union. The machinery was insured with the Phoenix Fire Office. Fortunately the wind was in a favourable quarter, and thanks to the energetic action of the Brigade and others, all danger of the fire spreading was averted. The origin of the fire is attributed to the sun's heat.