Houses evacuated as fire closes busy Derbyshire A-road
Residents are advised to keep their windows and doors closed while emergency services deal with the incident.
High Street in Woodville is currently closed between Hepworth Road and Clock Roundabout.
This is due to a fire at a garage, which broke out earlier this afternoon (Thursday, October 29.)
Emergency services are currently in attendance at the scene.
A number of properties have been evacuated.
Local residents are advised to keep their windows shut.
Motorists are urged to use alternative routes.
A spokesperson for Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service said: “Firefighters are currently dealing with a fire at a garage on High Street in Woodville.
“Two crews from Swadlincote and two from Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service (Ashby-de-la-Zouch and Coalville) are in attendance.
“A number of properties have been evacuated. High Street is currently closed between Hepworth Road and Clock Roundabout.
“People living in the area are advised to keep their windows and doors closed while emergency services deal with the incident.
“Motorists are advised to avoid the area and use alternative routes.”
A spokesperson for Derbyshire police said: “High Street in Woodville is currently closed between Hepworth Road and Clock Roundabout due to a fire at a garage.
“A number of properties have been evacuated and people living in the area are advised to keep their windows shut at this time. Motorists are advised to use alternative routes.”