Blackburn fire: 10 fire engines called out to huge blaze at B&M Bargains store
Firefighters have been called out to the blaze at the B&M Bargains store on Lower Audley Street at 8.17pm, utilizing two aerial ladder platforms and a stinger equipment.
Thick plumes of black smoke have been seen billowing from the unit because the crews rushed to the scene.
An space of Lower Audley Street had to be cordoned off, main to visitors congestion close to the scene.
By 10:30pm, the water bowser and excessive quantity pump have been additionally in attendance.
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Firefighters have been nonetheless utilizing floor screens, two air flow models, two jets hose reel jets and one hose reel and the aerial ladder platforms to carry the fire underneath management.
Crews have been nonetheless at the scene simply after midnight.
A Lancashire Fire and Rescue assertion mentioned at that point: “Crews will probably be stay in attendance in a single day and into Sunday.
“If you can see or smell smoke, please keep your windows and doors closed. Please avoid the area.”
At 8.30am this morning, two fire engines remained at the scene, with extra particulars to comply with.
