Nottinghamshire Police have issued a statement as they assist the fire service with the large-scale fire at the scrap yard.
Police have evacuated a number of properties in the area, and road closures are expected to be in place for “some time”.
A Nottinghamshire Police spokesperson said: “Emergency services are currently dealing with a large-scale fire at a scrapyard in Radford Road. Police have evacuated a number of properties in the area.
“Road closures will be in place for some time in Radford Road to the junction of Northgate. Officers are advising people to avoid the area and for residents to keep windows and doors closed while the fire is extinguished.”