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A large fire has broken out in central Nottingham, with social media users reporting hearing an explosion.
Pictures from the scene showing thick black smoke emerging from a building.
Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service said there was an ongoing incident at a commercial building on Curzon Street.
The street runs alongside student accommodation, near the city’s Victoria shopping centre.
Evacuations from neighbouring buildings are now taking place, Nottinghamshire Police said.
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A spokesperson for the fire service said a call had been received at 11.23am, and 10 pumps were attending the incident.
In a statement posted on social media, the police said the fire was in a derelict building.
It said: ‘Police and fire crews are currently at the scene, and a number of cordons will be place around Huntingdon Street and Curzon Street.
‘The cause of the fire is not yet known. There are no reports of any injuries.
‘As a precaution, we are looking at evacuating a number of properties on the street.’
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