Pictures: Firefighters tackle major blaze at Mansfield town centre supermarket

Fire crews have spent much of the night tackling a fire in a Mansfield town centre store.

Published 6th Jun 2023, 08:27 BST

Updated 6th Jun 2023, 14:40 BST

Crews were called to Bolek I Lolek, a Polish, Romanian and Slovakian supermarket on Clumber Street, overnight.

Town centre roads, including the inner ring road, were closed at the height of the firefighting operation.

People have been asked to avoid the area while firefighters remain on scene.

Fire broke out at Bolek I Lolek supermarket, on Clumber Street, Mansfield town centre, in the early hours.

1. Huge fire

Fire broke out at Bolek I Lolek supermarket, on Clumber Street, Mansfield town centre, in the early hours. Photo: Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service

The supermarket has been gutted by fire.

2. Intense blaze

The supermarket has been gutted by fire. Photo: Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service

The building was previously home to Prosec Security Services before being turned into a Polish, Romanian and Slovakian supermarket.

3. Former glory

The building was previously home to Prosec Security Services before being turned into a Polish, Romanian and Slovakian supermarket. Photo: Google Maps

The aerial ladder platform was used.

4. Firefighting operation

The aerial ladder platform was used. Photo: Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service

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