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A fire has broken out in central Coalville sending smoke plumes above the town.

A derelict building has caught on fire and fire crews are on the scene.

People are advised to avoid the area.

Updates are below on this ongoing incident.

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The fire service have pulled away from the scene now but will return later tonight to check all is okay

They tell us they have finished fighting the fire, having used an aerial ladder platform to ‘dam down’ hot spots on the building’s roof.

They are to return later tonight to ensure everything is in order.

Leicestershire Police will remain at the scene until the building been sealed and secured by contractors.

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A stunning photo taken by drone

James Dawkins, who runs the Facebook page Loughborough From The Sky, took this cool drone picture of the scene a short time ago.

He says firefighters remain at the scene.

James Dawkins, who runs a Facebook group called Loughborough From The Sky, took this stunning image of the Coalville fire
James Dawkins, who runs a Facebook group called Loughborough From The Sky, took this stunning image of the Coalville fire (Image: James Dawkins)
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We've spoken to the fire service again

They tell us they are still at the scene and an aerial ladder platform is on its way from Birstall, suggesting they want to fight the fire from height.

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Footage from the scene

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An update from the fire service

A spokesman tells us the call came in shortly before 3pm.

He says: “It’s a derelict building and three floors are on fire.

“We have three pumps - from Coalville, Shepshed and Swadlincote - in attendance.

“The fire was located on the ground floor and we have it under control now.”

An investigation will be carried out to establish the cause, he added.

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Jewellery shop owner Richard Kowalski describes what he has seen

Mr Kowalski, whose shop is in nearby Ashby Road, near to the clock tower, says: “It’s a horrible smell, like burning tyres.

“As far as I know, two fire engines were called.

“The problem today is that the wind is quite changeable, so we’ve been affected but I don’t know about other people.”

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We're speaking to people at the scene

Sharon Marvin, who works at Charnwood Fireplaces, in the Springboard Centre, said: “It’s in one of the derelict buildings on a piece of land over the way from us.

“We can see it from here. There was a tremendous amount of smoke billowing from it and it was coming into our building.

“There is a lot less smoke coming off it now, so the fire people seem to be getting it under control.

“I’ve seen at least one fire engine and a police van there.”

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Crews in attendance

Drivers are being advised to avoid the area around what is confirmed to be a derelict building on fire.

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Off Mantle Lane

We understand the fire is located in the area around Mantle Lane, off the Clock Tower square.

We’re awaiting an update from the fire service.

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Fire images of the smoke

Smoke rising above Coalville
Smoke rising above Coalville

We’ll bring you information as soon as we have it.

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