Emergency services fighting grass fire flames near Markfield

They are asking people to avoid the area.

 Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service are fighting flames on Bradgate Hill in Groby. 

They have confirmed on Twitter that is it a grass fire and five fire engines are trying to put out the flames.

Fosse 107 has contacted Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service and will update when there is more information.

🚨We are currently in attendance at a grass fire off Bradgate Hill, Groby. Five pumps and a water carrier are at the scene. Please avoid the area 🚨

— Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service (@LeicsFireRescue) July 19, 2022