The blaze took hold at a tyre and scrap depot in Ranskill at the north of the county.
Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service said:
‘Around one thousand tyres and scrap vehicles are on fire, causing a large black smoke plume to be visible from miles around.
‘We currently have 14 fire engines on scene, along with a water carrier, Command Support Vehicle, Welfare Unit, Aerial Ladder Platform (ALP) and High Volume Pump (HVP).
Area Manager Andy Macey, the incident commander, said: “Thank you to our partners in Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service
Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue and South Yorkshire Fire Rescue for their support.
“We ask the public not to gather near the scene as they put themselves at risk and hinder us in our work.
“We are likely to be on scene for some time so we thank the public for their patience.”
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