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Fire involving large amount of timber breaks out in Ilkeston
Overview
Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service responded to a fire involving a large amount of timber at a commercial premises on Hallam Fields Road in Ilkeston. Crews contained the blaze overnight and advised local residents to keep their windows and doors closed due to smoke.
Key points
- Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service attended a fire at Hallam Fields Road in Ilkeston at 01:44 BST on Wednesday.
- The blaze involved a large amount of timber and produced a significant plume of smoke.
- Firefighters contained the fire overnight and planned to fully extinguish it during daylight hours.
- The public was advised to avoid the area, and nearby residents were told to keep windows and doors closed.