LIVE: Huge fire breaks out at restaurant with roads closed off

Firefighters are tackling a huge blaze at what is believed to be a restaurant in Bolton.

Dramatic images from the scene show huge plumes of smoke pouring out from the building’s roof into the air in the Farnworth area of the town.

A witness at the scene said the fire involved the Lime Tree Indian restaurant.

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Bolton Road in Farnworth is closed northbound and there are reports of ‘heavy traffic’ in the Moses Gate area of Farnworth as a result.

Firefighters were pictured on an aerial platform using water jets on the restaurant’s roof.

The witness reported police and ambulance crews were also at the scene, but it’s not known whether there have been any injuries reported. The extent of the damage is also not known.

Bus are also understood to have been diverted as a result of the fire

The Manchester Evening News has contacted Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service for comment and further details.

This is a live blog and we’ll be bringing you the latest updates below:

14:43Paul Britton

Road closure in place

The A6053 has been closed around the scene(Image: Google)

14:24Paul Britton

Latest images

Police are at the scene and the road has been closed(Image: Lukas Krause)

Huge plumes of smoke could be seen(Image: Lukas Krause)

14:22Paul Britton

Fire crews at the scene

Fire crews at the scene(Image: Lukas Krause)

A number of fire engines have been called to the scene(Image: Lukas Krause)

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William Turner

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