Huge fire at Warburtons in Burnley

Some 12 fire crews from Lancashire Fire and Rescue are currently battling the blaze at the bread factory in Billington Road industrial estate, off Rossendale Road.

Smoke can be seen billowing from the site for miles around.

Bank of Dave celebrity Dave Fishwick, flying in his helicopter, sent this picture to the Burnley Express.

Dave recorded himself on video via Facebook. He said: "I'm flying over Burnley and there's a huge fire down there.

"I hope everybody is OK. It's unbelievable how big the fire is.

"I better call the fire brigade now and a just make sure they know about it.

"The big factory roof looks like it is going up. It looks like it is Warburtons."

Police have confirmed everyone was evacuated safely from the building.

The cause of the fire of which is currently unknown.

Local residents are advised to keep their doors and window closed.