Residents warned to avoid the area as five fire engines rush to derelict building blaze in Clipstone

Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue confirmed five fire engines and a water bowser are currently at the scene of a fire at a derelict building in Mansfield Road, Clipstone.

A spokesman said: “Please avoid the area, and if local residents are affected by the smoke, keep doors and windows closed.”

The incident was reported around 3.15pm today (March 30).

Firefighters from Edwinstowe, Mansfield, Warsop, Newark, Ashfield and Worksop Fire Station are currently in attendance.

More information to follow.