Four fire crews are tackling a blaze which has spread to a number of properties in the outskirts of Leicester.

The fire service was called to reports a length of fence was alight in Saffron Road shortly after 19:00 BST.

Crews have attended the scene from Leicester as well as an aerial ladder platform and a command support unit.

Reports say the fire has spread to a number of neighbouring properties.

Saffron Road is closed near Pork Pie Roundabout.

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