Fire crews are tacking a blaze in the city centre.
- LM News
- Jul 1
- 1 min read
Multiple fire crews from Leicestershire Fire and rescue service are tackling a fire on the fourth floor of Alexandra House on Rutland Street in Leicester in morning.
This incident is ongoing, and will cause disruption to motorists and pedestrians in the city centre - please factor this in to your travel plans, and expect delays.
Rutland Street and Wimbledon Street is currently closed.
A spokesperson for Leicestershire Fir and Rescue service said: "At 10:23am, Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service received reports of a fire on the fourth floor of Alexandra House on Rutland Street in Leicester. On arrival, they were met with smoke issuing from the fourth floor.
"At its height there were six pumps at the scene, including our aerial ladder platform from Birstall Station. Also there were crews from Eastern, Western, Central, Wigston and Shepshed Fire Stations.
The incident has now been scaled down. There were no casualties and all occupants have been accounted for."
Adding, The fire is believed to have been caused accidentally by an electrical fault, which spread to nearby clothing.
Pictures by Leicester Media Online
