Multiple fire crews at scene of blaze in Newark town centre

By Abigail Hunt

Published: 20:44, 18 May 2022

| Updated: 21:43, 18 May 2022

Multiple fire crews, the ambulance service and police at are the scene of a fire in Newark town centre this evening.

Read the updated incident here.

They were called to a building fire on Appletongate following a report just after 7.30pm.

Several fire crews are at the scene of the fire. Photo: John Edlin

The fire seems to be in the area of Church Walk.

There are two fire engines from Newark, one from Collingham and another from Southwell in attendance.

Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service said: "We currently have two fire engines from Newark, one from Collingham and one from Southwell in attendance at a fire on Appletongate, Newark, after receiving a call just after 7.30pm.

"Police and ambulance are also in attendance."

Just had an update from this incident. Crews are working hard in difficult conditions to access and extinguish this fire as quickly as possible. Thanks to local residents for their assistance. Please stay away from the area & let us deal with the incident quickly & safely. https://t.co/Uc02erdYlg
— Damien West 🇺🇦 (@damien_west) May 18, 2022