Huge metal fire breaks out at industrial estate in Nottingham as more than 100 firefighters race to tackle blaze after shocked witnesses report 'explosions' Over 100 firefighters rushed to industrial estate west of central Nottingham Reports of 'explosions' coming from huge metal fire on the industrial site Fire crews have been at the scene for hours trying to bring it under control By William Cole For Mailonline Published: 23:34 GMT, 27 November 2021 | Updated: 23:39 GMT, 27 November 2021 Viewcomments Over 100 firefighters are tackling a huge blaze that broke out at an industrial estate in Nottingham this evening. Residents are being urged to stay away amid reports of 'explosions' at the site west of the city centre. Fire crews have been at the scene for hours but their presence has been stepped up as the blaze spreads. Over 100 firefighters are tackling a huge blaze that broke out at an industrial estate in Nottingham this evening Residents are being urged to stay away amid reports of 'explosions' at the site west of the city centre Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson reported that over 100 firefighters were attending the 'significant metal fire' on Harrimans Lane. In an update tweeted at 11pm they added: 'Crews and our multi-agency partners will continue working throughout the night to tackle the significant incident on Harrimans Lane. 'Due to the large amount of smoke and strong winds we remind residents to stay clear of the area and close their windows and doors.' More follows Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson reported that over 100 firefighters were attending the 'significant metal fire' on Harrimans Lane 'Due to the large amount of smoke and strong winds we remind residents to stay clear of the area and close their windows and doors,' they added Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility