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Fire-ravaged building in Nottingham partially demolished

Part of a former cigarette factory in Radford is being demolished today after being gutted by a fire which began on Monday afternoon.

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Fire crews preparing to demolish burnt-out building in Nottingham

Part of a former tobacco factory which has been on fire for three days in the centre of Nottingham is set to be demolished.

The blaze in Radford began on Monday Credit: ITV News Central

The Player's factory in Radford has been burning fiercely since Monday and more than 50 firefighters are still on the scene.

The building was in the process of being converted into student accommodation when the blaze started.

A number of students were already living in one section which has been completely gutted.

Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue and specialist demolition experts are set to conduct the demolition in the next couple of hours.

The former cigarette factory was being converted into student flats Credit: ITV News Central

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