Fire crews tackle blaze as flames spark fears of gas explosion - updates
No injuries have been reported. The fire service have confirmed that the cause of the fire is under investigation.A675 Cann Bridge Street is closed in both directions. Traffic monitoring website, INRIX, has warned that there is slow traffic in the area due to building fire from Kittlingborne Brow to Shop Lane.The fire service have advised that they will be at the scene for 'several hours'.
As a result of the ongoing work to make the scene safe, there is likely to be some disruption to the surrounding area.Firefighters have identified that there are gas cylinders in the building. They are working to make the scene safe.There are six fire engines and an Aerial Ladder Platform at the scene. The fire has taken hold of a commercial building on Blackburn Road in Higher Walton.
"Whilst the fire is now under control, gas cylinders are present in the building so firefighters will be in attendance for several hours to make the scene safe. There will be some disruption to the surrounding area.
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