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Nottingham train station evacuated after large fire | Nottingham train station evacuated after large fire |
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A large fire at Nottingham station has spread to the roof, with 50 firefighters tackling the blaze which broke out in the main concourse of the station. | |
The station was evacuated and no casualties were reported, a spokeswoman for East Midlands ambulance service said. | The station was evacuated and no casualties were reported, a spokeswoman for East Midlands ambulance service said. |
Nottinghamshire fire and rescue service tweeted on Friday: “There is a fully developed fire in the main concourse of the station – which has spread to the roof. | Nottinghamshire fire and rescue service tweeted on Friday: “There is a fully developed fire in the main concourse of the station – which has spread to the roof. |
“Crews are currently working to stop the fire from spreading, thank you for your patience whilst we work to keep you safe!” | “Crews are currently working to stop the fire from spreading, thank you for your patience whilst we work to keep you safe!” |
The incident has caused delays across the local transport network. | The incident has caused delays across the local transport network. |
Video footage posted to social media showed flames and smoke billowing from the building in the early hours of Friday. | |
This is the fire that has closed Nottingham station this morning. The station has been evacuated. pic.twitter.com/7wSSMSRubg | This is the fire that has closed Nottingham station this morning. The station has been evacuated. pic.twitter.com/7wSSMSRubg |
East Midlands Trains, which manages the station, tweeted: “Please do not travel to Nottingham station this morning as trains will be unable to run and we are unable to provide road support to/from the station.” | East Midlands Trains, which manages the station, tweeted: “Please do not travel to Nottingham station this morning as trains will be unable to run and we are unable to provide road support to/from the station.” |
An EMT spokesman said: “Emergency services have been called to Nottingham station to deal with a fire. The station has been evacuated and there have been no reports of any injuries to customers or staff. | An EMT spokesman said: “Emergency services have been called to Nottingham station to deal with a fire. The station has been evacuated and there have been no reports of any injuries to customers or staff. |
“We will continue to assist the emergency services in any way that we can.” | “We will continue to assist the emergency services in any way that we can.” |
He said passengers should check the East Midlands Trains website for the latest travel information. | He said passengers should check the East Midlands Trains website for the latest travel information. |