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Derbyshire church blaze evacuates homes, closes Chapel Street

By Drooid · Sep 11, 2026, 10:16 AM UTC · How we work

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Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service fought a large fire that severely damaged the former Kilburn Methodist Church.
The blaze ignited at 12:24 a.m. BST on Friday, 11 September 2026.
Derbyshire Constabulary evacuated nearby houses and closed Chapel Street as a precaution.
No injuries were reported among residents or firefighters.
Motorists were advised to avoid the area and use alternative routes until further notice.

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Story summary

Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service fought a large fire that severely damaged the former Kilburn Methodist Church.
The blaze ignited at 12:24 a.m. BST on Friday, 11 September 2026.
Derbyshire Constabulary evacuated nearby houses and closed Chapel Street as a precaution.
No injuries were reported among residents or firefighters.
Motorists were advised to avoid the area and use alternative routes until further notice.