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Blaze sends 'ball of flames' into sky over Nottingham Blaze sends 'ball of flames' into sky over Nottingham
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A huge blaze has sent a ball of orange flames into the sky over Nottingham, eyewitnesses have said.A huge blaze has sent a ball of orange flames into the sky over Nottingham, eyewitnesses have said.
The fire in High Church Street, Basford, is causing plumes of smoke to blow across the area, leading to hazardous driving conditions. The fire in Basford has caused plumes of smoke to blow across the area, leading to hazardous driving conditions.
Several roads have been closed and people are advised to avoid the area, which is close to the city centre, Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue said. It broke out at a clothing manufacturing business in High Church Street at 07:10 BST.
The fire is thought to be at a clothing manufacturing business. Two teenagers, aged 16 and 17, have been arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life.
People living nearby have described hearing popping sounds like fireworks. Police said 55 people were evacuated from nearby properties.
Live updates: Huge fire breaks out in BasfordLive updates: Huge fire breaks out in Basford
Eight fire engines are at the scene. Several roads have been closed and Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue advised people to avoid the area, which is close to the city centre.
Western Power Distribution said that 25 properties in the area have been left without power, which is expected to be restored at about 14:00 BST.
Eight fire engines were called to the scene to tackle the blaze.
People living nearby have described hearing popping sounds like fireworks.
Graham Wass, a nearby garage owner, said he panicked when he heard about the fire as he thought it might be at his business.Graham Wass, a nearby garage owner, said he panicked when he heard about the fire as he thought it might be at his business.
"Now the concern is for if there's anybody in there," he said."Now the concern is for if there's anybody in there," he said.
"As far as we do know they do screen printing on t-shirts and clothing, so I guess there's quite a lot of chemicals in there that's probably making things much worse for the fire guys.""As far as we do know they do screen printing on t-shirts and clothing, so I guess there's quite a lot of chemicals in there that's probably making things much worse for the fire guys."