A shocking video has begun circulating on social media of a major field fire that has resulted in the evacuation of around 50 homes.
Emergency services revealed they were called to the scene near to Creswell Model Village just after 4.50pm.
Families are being told to avoid the area. A number of roads have been closed while the blue light services work on the incident.
A video of the scene has since been shared on Twitter showing plumes of smoke billowing into the skyline as flames spread across fields in the area. It comes as temperatures across England exceed 30C following a prolonged dry spell, Derbyshire Live reports.
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One Twitter user said: "England is on fire! Major field fire in #Creswell #Derbyshire just now. Stay safe in this heat."
It is not clear what caused the blaze but people have been warned to stay clear of the area and keep their doors and windows closed.
A Derbyshire Constabulary spokesman said: "The force is currently in attendance at a large fire in Creswell. A number of roads are currently closed in the Model Village area and around 50 properties have been evacuated. Please avoid the area at this time."
A spokesman for Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service said: "12 fire crews are currently dealing with a major incident off Fox Lane in Creswell. A fire affecting three fields has spread to a neighbouring farm complex.
"50 properties have been evacuated. Working with Emergency Planning a rest centre has been set up at Creswell Events Centre for evacuated residents.
"Local road closures are in place. Please avoid the area. Please keep windows and doors closed in the surrounding area."
A Bolsover and Clowne Safer Neighbourhoods Team spokesman said: "There is a major incident in MODEL VILLAGE, CRESWELL. Please can residents on FOX LANE, FIRTHWOOD LANE and ELMTON CLOSE evacuate your homes.
"Leave all windows and doors closed and move away from the area!!! Please can all residents in the area keep windows and doors closed. Please co-operate with any instructions from officers."
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Local bus services have also been impacted by the flames as Stagecoach tweeted: "Due to a Police Evacuation at Creswell Model Village due to a Fire. Service 77/77a will not be serving Creswell in its entirety until further notice.
A rest centre has been set up at the Creswell Event Centre on Elmton Road as more homes are being evacuated from the scene. Help is also in place for people with pets.
A number of other areas of the UK have also seen blazes, including Southampton. Flames have been seen engulfing Peartree Green following a fire in the grass and trees with firefighters called to deal with the blaze.
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