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Derby Fire Spreads to Multiple Homes
1 Aug
Summary
- Firefighters responded to a garden fire that spread to three properties.
- Nearby homes were evacuated as emergency services managed the incident.
- Multiple fire crews and an aerial ladder platform were deployed.
Firefighters were dispatched on Saturday afternoon following reports of a fire in a garden on Normanton Road in Derby. Upon arrival at 13:16 BST, the blaze had already extended to encompass three residential properties.
Derbyshire Police confirmed that evacuations of nearby homes were underway. Several road closures were put in place, affecting junctions on Normanton Road to allow emergency services unimpeded access and to ensure public safety. The public was advised to steer clear of the area.
Crews from multiple Derbyshire stations, including Long Eaton, Heanor, and Kingsway, were supported by Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service units. An aerial ladder platform was also utilized to combat the fire effectively. Residents in the vicinity were advised to keep windows closed if they could see or smell smoke.
