Emergency Response to Building Fire in Nottingham
Several cordons have been established in Nottingham city centre following reports of a "blast" that preceded a fire at a building.
Emergency services responded to Curzon Street at 11:23 BST on Sunday after receiving reports of a fire at a derelict building.
Nottinghamshire Police stated that the cause of the fire remains unknown and confirmed there have been no reports of injuries. As a precautionary measure, the police are considering evacuating multiple properties along the street.
"I was cooking some food and then the alarm started sounding. I thought it was just a regular check, but then I heard a blast."said Vedant Thakur, a resident in a nearby building.
Police and fire crews are currently on site, with cordons set up around Huntingdon Street and Curzon Street to secure the area.
"I heard a sort of boom, a bit like thunder, and then I looked out of my window and saw smoke."added Ben Clarke, 23, who lives in the vicinity.
Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service reported that 10 fire crews are attending the incident.
The service has advised residents in the surrounding area to keep their windows and doors closed due to a significant smoke plume.
"We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.
We are asking people to avoid the area while the incident is being dealt with."
A spokesperson for Nottinghamshire Police made this statement regarding the ongoing situation.
Residents and the public are urged to stay clear of the affected area as emergency teams manage the incident.
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