Derbyshire residents have returned to their homes after being evacuated when a blaze engulfed a church – with police lifting a road closure that was put in place.

Chapel Street in Kilburn had been closed in the early hours of this morning (Friday, September 11) after a fire broke out at a church – with a number of properties being evacuated.

Derbyshire Police have now confirmed that the road is open to motorists again – with residents being allowed to return to their homes.

Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service said they were called out to the incident at 12.24am today. Six fire engines, an aerial ladder platform and a command support vehicle were deployed to the scene.

Residents are now returning to their homes.

placeholder image — Residents are now returning to their homes.

Firefighters used main line jets to contain the fire at the two-storey building and prevent its spread. Residents were also urged to keep their windows and doors closed if they see or smell any smoke in the area.