A large fire is burning at the Hathernware industrial estate in Sutton Bonington, near the Leicestershire border, after Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service was called at 10: 48 BST on Wednesday. The incident is involving buildings, timber, trailers and other materials, with heavy smoke visible rising from the site. Emergency crews have told people nearby to stay away and keep doors and windows shut as the fire is brought under control.
Large response at Sutton Bonington
Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service said 13 appliances were at the scene, with crews from Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire working together. An earlier update put the number of appliances at eight before the response expanded as the incident developed. The fire is on the Hathernware industrial estate off Rempstone Road in Sutton Bonington, and they expect to remain there for some time.
The service said the blaze is putting out a significant smoke plume, and that the smoke is causing local disruption. People in the area were also warned not to be alarmed by loud bangs, which are linked to cylinders involved in the fire. Residents have been asked to avoid the area while crews work to reduce the smoke and control the flames.
Smoke, disruption and public warning
The main message from the fire service has been simple: keep clear of the scene and shut windows and doors. Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service issued the same advice for nearby residents, saying it was helping tackle a fire in the open near Sutton Bonington and warning people to avoid the effects of smoke inhalation.
A Sutton Bonington Parish Council spokesperson said there was a significant amount of black smoke in the area and urged local people to keep windows and doors closed until further notice. Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service said it is working closely with Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service and Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service, with support from Nottinghamshire Police, East Midlands Ambulance Service and Network Rail.
Immediate impact on the area
The smoke plume is also affecting train lines in the area, adding another layer of disruption as crews continue their response. the incident is still active and that the priority remains bringing the fire under control and limiting the spread of smoke.
The scale of the Sutton Bonington fire has drawn a major multi-agency response because of the materials involved and the impact on the surrounding area. With the fire still burning at the industrial estate, the next update is likely to focus on whether the smoke plume is easing and how long crews will remain on site at Sutton Bonington.
