Nottingham city centre flats evacuated after major overnight fire
A major fire swept through a residential building on Market Street in Nottingham city centre after 10pm last night, forcing emergency evacuation of residents. Twelve fire engines carrying at least 48 firefighters responded to the scene and worked through the night to extinguish the blaze, with striking images showing thick smoke and bright orange flames engulfing the property. No injuries have been reported, though the incident has caused significant disruption to the city's transport and road networks.
The fire's cause remains under investigation, with a formal inquiry scheduled for later today. The incident has severely impacted Nottingham, with the tram service closed between Theatre Royal and Market Square, surrounding roads including Upper Parliament Street, Lower Parliament Street, King Street and Queen Street closed or reduced to single lanes, and buses diverted. Residents in the area were advised to keep windows and doors shut due to smoke from the blaze.
- Massive fire forces emergency evacuation of Nottingham city centre building overnight
- 12 fire engines and 48 firefighters attend blaze as crews work through night
- Transport networks disrupted with tram closed and roads restricted
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A major fire broke out at a residential building on Market Street in Nottingham city centre last night, forcing residents to evacuate their homes. The blaze started after 10pm and involved thick smoke and bright orange flames.
Twelve fire engines and at least 48 firefighters were called to tackle the fire, working through the night to extinguish the blaze. No injuries have been reported amongst the residents or emergency personnel who attended the scene.
The incident affected Nottingham's city centre, with tram services suspended between two key stations and several surrounding roads closed or restricted to single lanes. Formal investigations into the cause of the fire are underway, with an inquiry scheduled for later today.
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Originally published by Daily Mail as “Fire rips through building in Nottingham as residents evacuated and crews work overnight to battle blaze”.