Derby fire: buildings around Assembly Rooms evacuated

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A major fire has broken out at the top of a multi-storey car park next to the Assembly Rooms in Derby.

Buildings near the blaze are being evacuated by police.

Traffic in the city centre is being diverted, as around 50 firefighters are tackling the flames.

Assembly Rooms says some of its scheduled performances for tonight have been cancelled. Credit: Jamie Darcy

Assembly Rooms says some of its scheduled performances for tonight have been cancelled.

Assembly Rooms says some of its scheduled performances for tonight have been cancelled. Credit: Jon Williams
Firefighters are tackling the blaze at Assembly Rooms Credit: ITV News Central