Crews called to Stapleford house fire delayed due to amount of parked cars

Firefighters rushing to the scene of a house fire had to detour due the number of parked cars on the street. Firefighters said two homes and some electrical cables were alight in Manor Avenue, Stapleford, on Monday evening, November 25.

But due to the number of cars on the street they had to gain access to the properties via the neighbouring Mill Road. A spokesperson for Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service said: "Although parked cars blocking our crew’s ability to get to house fires isn’t a common occurrence, we do ask the public to be mindful of how they park as it could cause a problem."

Four firefighters wearing breathing apparatus were committed in to the risk area to stop the fire spreading, the service added. Crews from the Stapleford, Ilkeston and Long Eaton fire stations were at the scene.

The incident was handed over to Nottinghamshire Police and engineers at Western Power Distribution at 10pm.

Several homes remained without power for a few more hours. The spokesman for the fire service said: "Today - Tuesday - our team will be revisiting the road and offering safe and well visits, where needed, smoke alarms, and advice about the incident. For people who are out at work, we will leave details on how to contact us for a visit at a later date."

The fire was first reported at 6.45pm on Monday evening with Manor Avenue closed by the emergency services.