Leicester church fire sends huge clouds of smoke over the city as firefighters battle the blaze at St Andrew's Church.

A fire broke out at St Andrew's Church in Leicester just after 1 AM on Wednesday, with Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service receiving multiple calls at 11:17 PM the previous night.¹²

Eight fire engines and two high-reach appliances were deployed to tackle the blaze, which resulted in severe damage to the church's roof.⁴

Residents in the vicinity were urged to keep their windows and doors closed due to the smoke plume that spread across the city.⁶

A spokesperson for the fire service stated, "There is an incident on Jarrom Street in Leicester City, this is sending smoke over the city. Please keep windows and doors closed!"

The cause of the fire remains unknown, and the incident is ongoing as of 8 AM.⁸

Fortunately, there have been no casualties reported, and all individuals have been accounted for.⁹

The church, designed by renowned architect Sir George Gilbert Scott in the 1860s, has become a significant landmark in the area.

As firefighters continue to battle the flames, local residents have expressed concerns about the smell of smoke and burning plastic, highlighting the fire's impact on the community.

The fire service is working with utility companies to isolate gas and electricity supplies, and several roads in the area have been closed to traffic.