Ilkeston: Emergency services tackle house fire in town

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Image caption, Haddon Street remains closed at the junction with Norman Street

Crews have been tackling a house fire that broke out in the early hours in a Derbyshire town.

Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service was called to the blaze, in Haddon Street, Ilkeston, at 03:08 BST on Thursday.

On arrival, the ground floor and first floor were "well alight", it said, adding "all persons are accounted for".

The fire is now out, but people have been urged to avoid the area as a joint investigation with Derbyshire Police begins.

Two fire engines, from Ilkeston, and an aerial ladder platform remain at the scene.

Police said Haddon Street remained shut at the junction with Norman Street.

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