In its latest statement, Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue said: “We’ve got lots of resources and crews working hard on scene to tackle this as soon as possible. Please continue to avoid the area and keep windows and doors closed.”
Post report Louis Corbett is now on the scene and describing the area, he said: “The skies of Basford are currently filled with brown smoke as firefighters tackle the blaze at the scrap yard.
“Several road closures are in place including Radford Road, Northgate, Egypt Road and Mosley Street. A significant police presence is at the scene of the fire helping with traffic control. Plumes of brown, noxious smelling smoke are billowing out of the scrap yard as the fire service try to combat the flames.”