Six fire appliances and an aerial ladder platform from Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service are battling a large scrapyard fire on Radford Road in Old Basford, Nottingham. The blaze, reported at 10:31 am on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, has produced thick black smoke visible across the city, prompting police to evacuate nearby homes and urge residents to avoid the area.
Emergency Response and Evacuations
Nottinghamshire Police have evacuated people from homes near the fire. A spokesperson for Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service stated: "We're currently in attendance at a scrapyard fire on Radford Road, Basford. The call came in at 10.31am. We've got six fire appliances and an aerial ladder platform in attendance, and understand there is a large smoke plume. Please close doors and windows if you live or work locally. Importantly, please avoid the area - this is an emergency incident and it's important our crews have space to work and access the site."
Impact and Advice
Dramatic images from the scene show large flames and thick black smoke rising high into the sky. Residents and workers in the vicinity are advised to keep doors and windows closed to avoid smoke inhalation. The fire service has emphasized the need for the public to stay away to allow emergency crews to operate effectively.
