Fire crews battle blaze in Long Clawson industrial building

Firefighters have been tackling a fire in an industrial building in Long Clawson this morning (Monday).
Police are appealing for witnesses to the blazePolice are appealing for witnesses to the blaze
Police are appealing for witnesses to the blaze

Crews from Melton, Birstall and West Bridgford, plus a command support team from Shepshed, were called to the incident, in Hickling Lane, at 3.43am.

A spokesperson for Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service said: “We were called after smoke was seen issuing from a building.

“Two appliances were initially sent and on arrival it was discovered the building was well alight.

“A further two appliances were requested to attend to assist.

“It involved a single storey industrial building and crews used four breathing apparatus, one hose reel jet and one main jet.”

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