NewsUK NewsFireLIVEUpdated 10 mins agoFirefighters are tackling the blaze at the church in the city centre as local residents have been warned to close all doors and windows as thick smoke fills the skyA major fire has taken hold of a church in Leicester (Image: Andyman/Facebook)A UK city centre church is in flames as huge clouds of smoke fill the sky.St Andrews Church in Leicester is reportedly alight on Wednesday morning.The building on Jarrom Street is ablaze with fire crews rushing to the scene to tackle the bright red flames and control the thick smoke.A spokesperson for Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Control said: "There is an incident on Jarrom Street in Leicester City, this is sending smoke over the city. Please keep windows and doors closed!"This is a live news story, follow below for further updates.‌Today02:25 BSTSt Andrews Church served community for over 150 yearsSaint Andrew’s Church has served the local community for over 150 years.It has always been a Parish in the Catholic Tradition of Anglicanism.Today02:19 BSTFirefighters tackling blaze Leciestershire Fire Service have confirmed they are at the scene on Jarrom Street tackling the blaze. Images show firefighters working to control the flames at the church.Leicester fire St Andrew's ChurchToday02:12 BSTLocals issued warning to 'close doors and windows'Huge clouds of smoke have been spotted filling the sky over the city.A spokesperson for Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Control said: "There is an incident on Jarrom Street in Leicester City, this is sending smoke over the city. Please keep windows and doors closed!"Today02:10 BSTWelcome to our live coverage Welcome to our live coverage of this major fire incident. Here's everything we know so far:Leicestershire Fire Service are tackling a blaze on Jarrom StreetSt Andrews Church is reportedly alightResidents have been warned to close all doors and windows due to thick smoke‌