Fire crews working to tackle industrial blaze in Leicester city centre

People are being asked to keep their windows and doors closed

Fire crews were called to All Saints Road at 5am
Author: Olivia MounsorPublished 2nd May 2024

Firefighters in Leicester are dealing with a large industrial blaze in the city centre.

Emergency services were called near All Saints Road just before 5 o clock this morning to reports of a large fire.

People who are living close are being asked to keep their windows and doors closed because of the smoke.

Leicestershire Police are asking people to stay clear of Bath Lane and surrounding areas, including All Saints Rd, Jarvis Street, Great Central Street and Welles Street.

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