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Dozens of firefighters tackle building blaze

Vanessa Pearce
News imageBBC Stafford Street in Hanley, with a sign saying road ahead closed. Behind red barriers a police car and fire engine is visible. A large red brick property can be seen in the distance, with other shops also visible. BBC
More than 40 firefighters have been called to the blaze on Stafford Street in Hanley

Dozens of firefighters are tackling a large fire affecting a three-storey building in Stoke-on-Trent.

Crews are working at Stafford Street in Hanley to stop the blaze spreading to surrounding premises.

The fire is affecting the first and second floors of the building, as well as the loft space. About 40 firefighters were called to the scene shortly after 00:40 BST.

A cordon is in place with road closures affecting Stafford Street, Foundry Street, Trinity Street, Browns Alley and Fountain Square, up to the junction with Quadrant Road.

The disruption is expected to continue throughout the morning and could extend into the afternoon, Staffordshire Fire Service has said.

News imageA police car is parked outside a pink building called Pink. Other business premises can be seen on either side of the road. Some smoke from a burning building can be seen in the distance.
Road closures remain in the area

Six crews and two aerial ladders have been working at the scene.

Gas and structural engineers have also been called, with Staffordshire Police assisting with traffic management.

People are being advised to avoid the area.

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