Avoid the area: Firefighters battle blaze at Derbyshire commercial unit

Derbyshire firefighters are currently dealing with a fire at a commercial premises on Hallam Fields Road in Ilkeston.

Crews were were mobilised to attend the incident at 1:44am this morning (Wednesday 14 October), following a 999 call to the control room.

Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service said: “The fire involves a large amount of timber and is producing a large plume of smoke. Fire crews contained the fire overnight and will continue their efforts to extinguish the fire once daylight improves conditions.

“Please avoid the area and find alternative routes. If you see or smell smoke, please keep your windows and doors closed.”