Roads taped off as huge fire rips through town centre building

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People are being urged to avoid Bolton town centre as a fire continues to rip through a commercial premises. Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) were called around 6.50pm to the 'large' blaze on Brown Street, with crews still at the scene.

The fire has been generating a lot of smoke which has been travelling into the nearby town centre. Residents were asked to keep all windows and doors closed with road closures put in place.

Eight fire engines attended the scene to tackle the fire, with the support of Greater Manchester Police. The fire is now being brought under control, a spokesperson said, but people are still advised to avoid the area. READ MORE:Scene of carnage as driver, 18, seriously injured and homes EVACUATED after Seat Leon smashes into properties and 'several' cars A GMFRS spokesperson said: “At approximately 6.50pm this evening (Saturday 4 June), we received reports of a large fire at a commercial premises on Brown Street in Bolton town centre.

Crews are working hard to bring the fire under control to reduce risk to adjacent properties, however, it is generating a large plume of smoke so local residents are being advised to avoid the area and keep their windows and doors closed. “Eight fire appliances responded to the scene and are being supported by colleagues from Greater Manchester Police.” For more of today's top stories click here.