At around 6.10am, fire crews were called to the scene of a blaze at a scrap yard on the Armytage Industrial Estate at Station Road, Old Whittington.
Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service confirmed that around 100 cars had caught alight – and these aerial photos show the size of the blaze, as crews work to bring the fire under control.
1. Trains disrupted
East Midlands and Northern Rail warned passengers that services would be disrupted due to the fire. Photo: Adrian Wild
2. 100 cars
Around 100 cars were reported to have been involved in the blaze. Photo: Adrian Wild
3. Congestion building
Traffic has also built in the area due to the emergency response. Photo: Adrian Wild
4. Residents urged to avoid area
Residents were told to shut doors and windows - and to avoid the area. Photo: Adrian Wild