An industrial unit is on fire in Melton and the fire service is advising residents to keep their windows closed because of the smoke.
The large industrial unit, which contains paint cans and gas cylinders, caught fire at about 9.40am today.
Currently fire crews from Melton, Oakham, Coalville, Birstall, Loughborough and Shepshed are on site fighting the blaze in Dixon Drive, off Leicester Road in the town.
A fire spokesman said the building was "well alight" and that hazardous materials specialists were on the scene.
The incident is causing severe traffic congestion on the A607 to the south of the town.
