Large fire breaks out in Wigston sending plumes of smoke into air

• Large fire sends thick smoke into air in Wigston

A major blaze has broken out at a commercial building in South Wigston with dozens of firefighters in attendance.

Smoke can be seen filling the air from the fire which started around 9am on Thursday (15 June) at the building called Paragon.

Eleven appliances from Wigston, Southern, Central, Western, Eastern, Billesdon, Birstall, Lutterworth, Coalville, Market Bosworth, and Market Harborough Stations are at the scene.

There are also two aerial ladder platforms and a water carrier in attendance.

Road closures are in place on Saffron Road opposite Marstown Avenue in both directions and Tigers Way.

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue service is advising residents nearby to keep all windows and doors closed.