Major fire in Nottingham city centre causes travel disruption

You are about to be charged £0.00* Billingper month First billing dateToday DurationMonthly until cancelled *Your gift has been applied Thank you for subscribing! Major fire in Nottingham city centre causes travel disruption Roads are closed and tram service is disrupted after 12 fire engines attended the scene The fearless champion of Britain, its voices and its values. Join the fight for free speech and fearless journalism. By signing up you agree to our Terms of Use, Privacy Policy, and Community Rules. Don't Miss Most Read A major fire has broken out in Nottingham city centre, causing road closures and tram disruptions. Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) is now tackling a blaze at a residential property on Market Street which broke out late on Monday night. The fire service urged people to avoid the area while its 12 engines are in attendance at the scene. Roads are closed on Upper Parliament Street, Lower Parliament Street, Market Street, King Street and Queen Street, while the Nottingham Tram has been stopped in both directions between Theatre Royal and Market Square. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say In an update posted early on Tuesday morning, NFRS 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." Residents in a building on the corner of Upper Parliament Street, close to Theatre Royal Nottingham, were ordered to evacuate by the service. Nottinghamshire fire service ordered residents to avoid the area and find alternative routes of travel |NOTTINGHAMSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE Around 40 people gathered outside shortly after 10pm as the inferno broke out. Crews from the London Road, Stockhill, Carlton, Arnold, Stapleford, West Bridgford, Highfields, Ashfield, Mansfield, Hucknall, and Eastwood Fire Stations were all in attendance on he scene. Residents have been advised to keep windows and doors closed. The fire has also caused the closure of several bus stops and routes. LATEST FIRE: Pictures from the scene shows smoke enveloping the city centre. Large pillars of smoke were also seen rising from a residential building with a dental centre store front. It remains unclear what caused the fire or if anyone has been injured.