Two significant residential fires have broken out in Ashby, generating thick black smoke visible over a long distance. Emergency responders have swiftly mobilized to address the fires in two separate locations, leading to road closures in the Smisby Road vicinity. Motorists are advised to steer clear of the area as efforts continue to contain the blazes.
Both the Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service and Leicestershire Police are actively engaged in responding to the incidents. According to the Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service, multiple crews are on site at the two house fire locations in Ashby-de-la-Zouch. The affected area, specifically Smisby Road (B6006), has been shut down to traffic, with commuters urged to find alternate routes and anticipate traffic delays as operations persist.
Travelers navigating the Smisby Road vicinity in Ashby are cautioned to reroute their journeys due to the road closures imposed by emergency services managing the two extensive fires.