‘Explosion’ heard in central Nottingham as fire crews rush to scene

Social media users reported a loud explosion, with images circulating online appearing to show thick black smoke pouring from a building at the scene.

@nottslive bug explosion in student building off Huntingdon st 11:30 pic.twitter.com/A9OdjUi5fb

— Daemyn Taylor (@Daemyn2010) May 31, 2026

Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service said there was an ongoing incident at a commercial building on Curzon Street.

The street is located beside student accommodation, just a short distance from the city’s Victoria shopping centre.

A spokesperson for the service said a call had been received at 11.23am, and 10 pumps were attending the incident.

In a statement posted on social media, the police said the fire happened in a derelict building.

It said: "Police and fire crews are currently at the scene, and a number of cordons will be place around Huntingdon Street and Curzon Street.

"The cause of the fire is not yet known. There are no reports of any injuries.

"As a precaution, we are looking at evacuating a number of properties on the street."