Nottingham fire live updates as UK city centre closed overnight and houses evacuated

Nottingham fire live updates as UK city centre closed overnight and houses evacuated Roads are closed and residents have been evacuated as firefighters tackle the huge fire Residents have been evacuated in the middle of a UK city centre as a huge blaze rips through a residential property. Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service are fighting the flames at the property on Market Street after a blaze broke out late on Monday evening. Residents have been evacuated from the building and several roads are closed, with public transport impacted. A spokesperson said: "Please avoid the area, and if local residents are affected by smoke, keep doors and windows closed." This is a live news story, follow below for further updates. Buses face severe delays Nottingham City Transport have confirmed there will likely be 'severe delays' this morning. A spokesperson said: "Several roads in the City Centre remain closed because of a fire last night near Upper Parliament Street / Market Street. "There are diversions in place on all services, with severe delays expected if roads remain closed over the morning rush hour." City centre "gridlocked" as smell of burning fills air Nottingham residents took to social media following news of the fire saying the city centre was 'gridlocked' on Monday evening as emergency crews rushed to tackle the flames. One user posted on Facebook: "I saw it on my way home tonight. We had just come from the Abba gig... Could not believe the amount of fire engines." Another said: "It's gridlocked in almost every direction." Others added that you could "smell burning" before they spotted the flames. Firefighters continue to fight blaze into the night In an update at midnight the fire service confirmed they continue to work to control the flames. A spokesperson said: "Fire service crews remain on scene and are likely to be there for several more hours. "Road closures and tram disruptions remain in place. Please avoid the area and find alternative routes if possible." Tram services disrupted The NET Nottingham Tram has been stopped in both directions between Theatre Royal and Market Square. Smoke covers city centre Huge clouds of smoke are covering the city centre as locals have been warned to shut all doors and windows. 12 fire engines tackling blaze In an update at 10.55pm Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service confirmed they continue to tackle to flames on Market Street. A spokesperson said: "We currently have 12 fire engines attending a fire at a residential property on Market Street, Nottingham. "Roads are closed on Upper Parliament Street, Lower Parliament Street, Market Street, King Street and Queen Street. "The NET Nottingham Tram has been stopped in both directions between Theatre Royal and Market Square. "Please continue to avoid the area whilst we work to resolve this incident." Road closures in place Several roads in the City Centre are closed because of a fire off Upper Parliament Street. The road closures are impacting bus services in the city. Statement from Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service A spokesperson for Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service said at 10.25pm: We are currently attending a residential property on Market Street, Nottingham.Please avoid the area, and if local residents are affected by smoke, keep doors and windows closed. Welcome to our live coverage Welcome to our live coverage of this incident. The huge blaze has taken hold of a residential building in Nottingham City Centre. Fire crews are working to tackle the flames as resident have been evacuated. Several roads in the city centre have been closed.