Crews tackle fire at lithium battery storage unit

Firefighters are dealing with a blaze at a battery storage unit in Nottinghamshire.

Crews from Mansfield, Ashfield, Edwinstowe and Clay Cross stations were sent to Rufford Colliery Lane, in Rainworth, following a call at 05:21 BST on Friday.

Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service said it received reports of a fire involving a lithium battery storage container, adding no injuries had been reported.

The fire service said the cause was currently unknown and an investigation would be carried out once the fire had been brought under control.

A fire service spokesperson warned there "may be smoke in the area for a while" and crews remained at the scene.

"If you live nearby, please keep your doors and windows closed," they added.

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