Firefighters tackle blaze at Percy Street in Blackburn as public urged to steer clear

Eight fire engines were called to a fire on Percy Street, in the Mill Hill area, at around 2am this morning.

Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus used three hose reel jets to extinguish the fire.

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At 5am this morning the incident has been reduced to two fire engines, while firefighters continue to monitor and extinguish hotspots.

A spokesperson for Lancashire Fire and Rescue urged people to avoid the area.