The fire service said it was alerted to the blaze in Blidworth at about 13:35
Firefighters have been dealing with a large forest fire in Nottinghamshire.
The county's fire and rescue service said it was called out to the blaze in Blidworth Lane, Blidworth, at about 13:35 BST.A large smoke plume could be seen rising from the area but the fire service has said there have been no reports of any injuries. Nottinghamshire Police say they have closed the Blidworth Lane junction of the A614 while the fire is dealt with.
Looks like a possible grass fire over in the Blidworth area. Smoke drifting towards Rainworth. Close your windows if you haven’t already.
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