Motorists urged to avoid the area as firefighters battle a blaze alongside the A1 near Barnby Moor

A spokesman from Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue said: “We are currently responding to a fire in the open alongside the A1 South near Barnby Moor - smoke may be visible in the area. “Our Joint Control Room with Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service is receiving a high volume of calls, especially relating to this incident. Please be assured that we are aware of the fire and firefighters are in attendance. “Please consider an alternative route this afternoon, but if you are driving by, please keep your windows closed. “Thank you once again for your patience whilst we do our work.”

This is a breaking news incident, more details to follow.