Fire Crews Tackle Large Blaze Near Kibworth

Firefighters are tackling a large blaze involving waste and oil in an outbuilding near Kibworth Harcourt.

Three fire crews were called to the scene near Paddocks Farm off the A6 just before 3.15pm.

A large plume of smoke was seen rising from the area and Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service has urged near-by residents are urged to keep windows and doors closed.

No injuries have been reported and crews from Kibworth, Market Harborough and Wigston are dealing with the blaze.