Pictures and video from scene of ‘serious’ house fire in Chesterfield as investigations carried out

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As investigations continue at the scene, people have told of their shock at the incident and said they hope nobody has been hurt.

One woman said she ‘realised it was something big’ when she heard ‘all the sirens’ and flashing lights from the emergency services.

Another woman said: “I hope all got out of the house with no injuries. Material things can be replaced.”

At this stage there is no word on any injuries from the emergency services.

Within the last few minutes, a Derbyshire Constabulary spokesperson said: “We were called by Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service just before 5.10am to reports of a serious house fire in Sanforth Street, Newbold.

“Officers are in attendance supporting fire crews as they carry out a fire investigation to determine the cause of the fire.

“No further information is available at this time.”

Shortly after 8.30am, a spokesperson for Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service said: “Firefighters remain at the scene of a serious house fire on Sanforth Street, Newbold.

“Four fire crews from Chesterfield, Staveley and Clay Cross were called to attend the fire just after 5am.

“People are being asked to avoid the area while the incident and investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing.

“No further information is currently available.”