Public urged to avoid the area as emergency services called to reports of garage fire near Debryshire primary school
Witnesses have reported that multiple emergency services vehicles are in attendance at a site of an incident near Chesterfield.
Emergency services were called to reports of a fire on Inby Close in North Wingfield around 3.40 pm this afternoon (Tuesday, April 21).
Drivers have reported that a road closure is currently in place near North Wingfield Primary and Nursery Academy at Chesterfield Road in North Wingfield due to the incident.
Multiple police vehicles and fire and rescue engines are in attendance at the scene, witnesses reported.
A spokesperson for Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service said: “We are currently dealing with a garage fire on Inby Close in North Wingfield.
“Firefighters were initially called to a fire involving a detached garage at 15:40 hours today, with the fire spreading to nearby fencing and a shed.
“Crews from Chesterfield, Staveley and Matlock were first mobilised but the incident has since been scaled back with two fire engines from Chesterfield and Staveley remaining on scene to deal with the fire and prevent any further spread.
“No injuries have been reported.
“If you can see or smell smoke, please keep your windows and doors closed.
“Please avoid the area while emergency services deal with the fire.”
Derbyshire police have been approached for a comment.