Live: Fire breaks out in Leicester factory

A fire has broken out at a factory in Leicester this morning.

Fire Crews were called to the scene on Morris Road, off Welford Road, after smoke was seen coming out of the factory roof.

A number of fire engines have been deployed to the scene of the blaze.

No access is available to Morris Road. Closures are in place at the Knighton Fields Road East at the junction of Morris Road and Kingsley Street in Leicester.

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service have asked drivers to avoid the area and leave access clear for emergency services.

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