Firefighters tackling blaze at Calverton

Firefighters currently are tackling a blaze that started this afternoon in Calverton.

Crews from surrounding towns were called into action to help tackle the fire on Hollinwood Lane in the village.

Calverton Recycling Centre has been closed to the public due to the incident.

People living near the incident have been to close doors and windows if they ‘can see the smoke’.

A spokesman for Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue said: “Firefighters from Arnold, Blidworth, Carlton, Stockhill, Edwinstowe, Mansfield and Stapleford Fire Station are currently in attendance at a fire on Hollinwood Lane.

“If you’re local, or can see and smell smoke, please keep your windows and doors closed.”