Firefighters are responding to a fire at a historic church in Leicester’s city centre. Multiple reports describe large flames and thick smoke spreading over the area, prompting warnings to local residents. According to the available accounts, people near the scene are advised to close doors and windows as smoke fills the sky. Emergency crews are working at the building as the incident develops, with coverage focused on the visible scale of the fire and the impact of smoke on surrounding streets. The sources do not provide details on what caused the fire, whether anyone is injured, or the extent of damage beyond the description of the historic building being alight. Authorities continue to manage the response while residents receive safety guidance related to smoke exposure. Further information is expected as firefighters bring the blaze under control and assess the damage to the property.