More than 30 firefighters tackle Peterborough fire

Firefighters spent the night at the building, which was still smouldering by Friday morning

More than 30 firefighters have tackled a blaze at a warehouse.

They were called to Europe Cash & Carry in Padholme Road, Peterborough, at about 20:45 GMT on Thursday, where flames had spread to the roof.

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service evacuated nearby homes as a precaution but there were no casualties.

It said crews remained at the scene all night to fully extinguish the fire and that an investigation into the cause would be carried out.

Flames and smoke could be seen rising from the site as crews used multiple hoses to tackle the fire

The service said: "Firefighters arrived to find a well-developed fire involving an industrial building, which had spread to the roof.

"Wearing breathing apparatus they extinguished the fire using hose reels and jets."

Crews from across Cambridgeshire and Lincolnshire were involved.

Pictures of the aftermath showed the roof structure of the building appeared to be badly damaged.

Crews from across Cambridgeshire and Lincolnshire used multiple hoses and aerial platforms

Karzan Ahmed, who works at the business, said: "It's shocking and unexpected. We didn't believe this could happen to us.

"We have a massive stock inside because it's the busiest time of the year for us."

A neighbour who lives nearby said: "I heard a lot of bangs and it was a massive fire.

"The smell was that strong, I thought the hob was on. It looked like it was very out of control."

Karzan Ahmed from Europe Cash & Carry said the fire was "shocking and unexpected"