Multiple fire crews tackle large Melton warehouse fire

Firefighters from across Leicestershire & Rutland are battling a large fire at a unit on Melton's former airfield site in Dalby Road.

Leicestershire Fire & Rescue Service said they have 10 fire engines, 2 aerial ladder platforms and a water carrier in attendance at the fire which is a warehouse on the former airfield site.

Crews from multiple stations are in attendance including Melton, Birstall, Billesdon, Central and Eastern stations.

More than 10 fire engines are currently at the scene trying to bring the blaze under control. Photo: NEMM

Fire engines can be seen leaving the site to fill up with water from nearby fire hydrants.

Exploisions were heard by residents who live nearby with some saying the noise left them 'shaken'. It's not been confirmed what caused the exploisions.

Leicestershire Fire & Rescue Service have advised residents in the area to keep doors and windows closed and to avoid the area while work is carried out to bring the fire under control.

It's not known what unit is ablaze or whether any injuries have been reported.