A large fire at a converted mill, now the home of hundreds of residents, was engulfed in flames causes the evacuation of all in the building in Derbyshire, England on Tuesday (April 21).

A large fire at a converted mill which contained hundreds of flats was engulfed in flames causes the evacuation of all of the residence. Springfield mill in Sandiacre, Derbyshire was reported to have been well a light at 16:24 on Tuesday 21st April.

Derbyshire fire and rescue said "Eight fire engines, two aerial ladder platforms, two water carriers and a control room unit have
been mobilised following a call received at 16.23 hours. Members of the public are being asked to avoid the area, remain indoors and keep windows and doors closed due to the smoke. Firefighters from Ilkeston, Long Eaton, Nottingham Road, Clay Cross, Belper, Highfields (Nottinghamshire), Stockhill (Nottinghamshire), London Road (Nottinghamshire) and
Loughborough (Leicestershire) are in attendance.