Delays on Bourges Boulevard in Peterborough city centre due to blaze

There are traffic delays on Bourges Boulevard in Peterborough city centre after a fire broke out.

The fire is located near the Mayor’s Walk roundabout. There are delays on all routes connected to the roundabout and motorists are advised to avoid the area.

A Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “Crews were called to reports of trees on fire on Russell Street at around 4.20pm.

“Firefighters arrived to find a fire involving a garden shed and conifers.”

Crews are still at the scene.

The service issued a warning earlier this week following a lengthy period of hot, dry weather in the city.