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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 Basford has caused plumes of smoke to blow across the area, leading to hazardous driving conditions. | |
It broke out at a clothing manufacturing business in High Church Street at 07:10 BST. | |
Two teenagers, aged 16 and 17, have been arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life. | |
Police said 55 people were evacuated from nearby properties. | |
Live updates: Huge fire breaks out in Basford | Live updates: Huge fire breaks out in Basford |
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." |