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Fire rips through building in Nottingham as residents evacuated and crews work overnight to battle blaze

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Qurashi, N. (2026, October 6). Fire rips through building in Nottingham as residents evacuated and crews work overnight to battle blaze. Daily Mail. https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16185999/fire-building-Nottingham-residents-evacuated-overnight.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

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A large fire broke out in a building on Market Street in Nottingham city centre late last night, causing residents to evacuate their homes. Twelve fire engines responded to the scene, with crews working through the night to contain the blaze. Thick smoke and flames created striking visuals as emergency services managed the situation. Road closures are affecting several streets including Upper Parliament Street and King Street, while the Nottingham Tram is closed between Theatre Royal and Market Square due to ongoing disruptions.

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A major fire broke out at a residential property on Market Street in Nottingham city centre at 22:55 BST on Monday night, leading to significant disruptions. The Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service dispatched twelve fire engines to tackle the blaze. Multiple roads including Upper Parliament Street, Lower Parliament Street, Market Street, King Street, and Queen Street were closed, along with tram services between the Theatre Royal and Market Square. Emergency crews worked overnight to contain the fire, which was still ongoing when reports were made early Tuesday morning. The service stated that residents affected by smoke should keep doors and windows closed for safety.

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A huge fire has ripped through a building in Nottingham city centre – forcing residents to evacuate their homes. asserted

fire → rip → homes

Emergency services were called to Market Street shortly after 10pm last night. Twelve fire engines attended as crews unrolled water hoses and cordoned off the area. Striking images show a bright orange glow surround a residential property as thick grey smoke rises into the air. asserted

smoke → call → air

It is not known what caused the fire. asserted

what → know → fire

Heavy traffic disruption is expected this morning, with Upper Parliament Street, Lower Parliament Street, Market Street, King Street and Queen Street closed. Nottingham Fire and Rescue Service said: 'Crews have been working hard overnight, and a reduced presence remains on scene this morning. Striking images show a bright orange glow engulf a residential property as thick grey smoke billows into the sky Twelve fire engines attended as crews unravelled water hoses and cordoned off the area Nottingham Fire and Rescue Service said this morning: 'Crews have been working hard overnight, and a reduced presence remains on scene this morning' asserted

presence → expect → scene

The NET Nottingham Tram remains closed in both directions between Theatre Royal and Market Square. asserted

Tram → remain → Royal

'Roads in the area have been opened to one lane only, and we expect heavy traffic disruption this morning asserted

we → open → disruption

There have been no reports of any injuries at this stage, and a fire investigation is scheduled to take place later today.' asserted

investigation → schedule → place

Residents were advised to keep windows and doors shut. asserted

Residents → advise → windows

Fire rips through building in Nottingham as residents evacuated and crews work overnight to battle blaze

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