Firefighters were called to a serious fire last night at an industrial unit near Nottinghamshire.
Derbyshire Fire and Rescue crews rushed to the blaze just off Derby Road in Heanor after residents said they heard "an explosion".
Firefighters were near the Jolly Colliers pub for more than two hours to put out the fire, according to DerbyshireLive.
Residents were told by firefighters to keep windows and doors closed due to the severity of the blaze.
One picture, from Heanor resident Ieva Brown, shows roaring flames close to several homes.
At the time of the blaze, Derbyshire Fire and Rescue said on Twitter: "We have four appliances at an industrial unit in Derby Road, Heanor.
"This incident is fire involving several lorries and cars. Firefighters are using water from five main jets and wearing breathing apparatus. We will be detained here some considerable time dealing with this incident."
Firefighters said they left the scene at around 12.30am.
Ms Brown, 38, said she was worried for the safety of her children and other homeowners as the flames were so close to her house.
She said: "At about 10pm I heard car sirens go off, followed by loud bangs (explosions). A little later I looked outside and cars were on fire right near the top houses on Park View.
"I called 999 at 10.20pm and was told that fire services were already at the scene.
"I am a single mum of two children, aged 11 and 8, so my youngest was already asleep. My oldest was waiting with me as we were worried the fire would catch the houses on Park View. That was the scariest part."
Another resident commented on the Spotted Heanor page: "We could see the flames as clear as day from our house. We’re on Kingsway. I called the fire services as soon as I saw it and they said they are in attendance on Derby Road."
An investigation into the cause of the fire will resume this morning.
