After storms and floods today brought us a massive fire which destroyed much of the shopping precint in the centre of Chesterfield.  It is thought to have started in the Somerfields store and quickly spread to several adjacent shops with at least 8 have been completely destroyed.  It would appear that the library and nearby shops have been saved.

The view from near the Portland Hotel

The view from Markham Rd traffic lights

The view along New Beetwell Street as smoke is blown towards us.

The view from the Post Office footpath.

At least the Spire is safe.

What next … a plague of locusts??………………….