Image source, Faye StaceyImage caption, The fire service said the blaze broke out at a residential property in Market Street
A major fire in Nottingham city centre has closed multiple roads and stopped tram services.
At 22:55 BST on Monday night, Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service said 12 fire engines were at the fire at a "residential property" in Market Street.
Roads are closed in Upper Parliament Street, Lower Parliament Street, Market Street, King Street and Queen Street, the service added.
Nottingham Express Transit (NET) trams have been stopped in both directions between the Theatre Royal and Market Square. The fire service has urged the public to avoid the area while emergency services tackle the blaze.
Image source, Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue ServiceImage caption, Affected residents are being told to keep windows and doors closed
A spokesperson added: "If local residents are affected by smoke, keep doors and windows closed."
Image source, Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue ServiceImage caption, As of Monday night, 12 fire engines are at the scene, the fire service said
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