Nottingham fire live: 'Avoid area' warning with evacuation after scrapyard blaze

A major emergency response is under way after a huge fire broke out at a scrapyard in Old Basford, Nottingham. Residents living nearby have been evacuated, roads are affected and people are being urged to avoid the area while firefighters tackle the blaze. Large plumes of black smoke can be seen across parts of the city, with locals advised to keep their doors and windows closed. Police update as properties evacuated Nottinghamshire Police have issued a statement as they are assisting the fire service in dealing with the large-scale fire at the scrap yard. Police have evacuated a number of properties in the area, and road closures are expected to be in place for "some time". A Nottinghamshire Police spokesperson said: "Emergency services are currently dealing with a large-scale fire at a scrapyard in Radford Road. "Police have evacuated a number of properties in the area. "Road closures will be in place for some time in Radford Road to the junction of Northgate. Officers are advising people to avoid the area and for residents to keep windows and doors closed while the fire is extinguished." 'Please avoid the area...' A Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue said: "We're currently in attendance at a scrapyard fire on Radford Road, Basford. The call came in at 10.31am. "We've got six fire appliances and an aerial ladder platform in attendance, and understand there is a large smoke plume. "Please close doors and windows if you live or work locally. "Importantly, please avoid the area - this is an emergency incident and it's important our crews have space to work and access the site."