A large fire has broken out in Worksop.
4:45 pm update
‘The fire is now under control, however firefighters will remain on scene to continue their work and to fully extinguish the fire. They’re likely to be in attendance at this incident for the next few hours.
‘Although the smoke plume has now gone, we still advise for local residents to keep their doors and windows closed.
‘Thank you for your continued cooperation.’
Firefighters from Worksop, Edwinstowe, Warsop, Ashfield and Mansfield Fire Station are currently in attendance at a fire on Tranker Lane, Worksop, in addition to fire crews from Derbyshire and South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service.
Out Joint Control Room were called about this incident at 14:03pm today, and we have since been working hard on scene to get the fire under control.
Group Manager Tom Staples said: “We would like to reassure the public that we are working hard on scene to get this fire under control.
“The fire contains cylinders and containers, therefore is giving off a lot of smoke and occasionally a loud bang. I would like to confirm that this isn’t an explosion, as is being speculated on social media.
“Please avoid the area where possible and if you’re local, keep your doors and windows closed.”
