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Building partially collapses after large shop fire

Liam BarnesEast Midlands
News imageLeicester Media Online Smoke billowing from a fire at a shop on Marjorie Street in LeicesterLeicester Media Online
No injuries have been reported as a result of the fire in Marjorie Street

A building has partially collapsed after a large fire in a shop in Leicester.

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service said it was called to a commercial property in Marjorie Street at about 09:25 GMT on Friday.

A spokesperson said the fire began on the ground floor, with the building currently unsafe to enter.

Though the floor above the shop contained residential flats, the service said all persons in the property were accounted for.

News imageLeicestershire Fire and Rescue Service Firefighters dealing with shop fire on Marjorie Street in LeicesterLeicestershire Fire and Rescue Service
The fire started in the ground floor of the commercial property

Four appliances and an aerial ladder platform are being used to bring the blaze under control, with firefighters currently unable to enter the building.

Officers from Leicestershire Police are also in attendance.

The fire service said: "The fire started on the ground floor, and the building has now partially collapsed."

Residents in the area are being advised to keep doors and windows closed to avoid smoke inhalation.

News imagePolice cordon and fire crews working to tackle fire at commercial property on Marjorie Street in Leicester
Emergency services were called to the scene at about 09:25 GMT

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