Vehicles on fire in Bassetlaw as villagers told to stay away

People who live in and around the Ranskill area are advised to keep doors and windows shut as a huge fire rages nearby.

Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service is currently in attendance at the large blaze in Ranskill, where scrap cars and a crusher are reported to be well alight.

They ask that local residents keep both doors and windows shut, and that people avoid the area at the current time.

Firefighters are working hard on scene to extinguish the fire, and the service predicts that they will be on site for several hours at least.

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