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Manchester fire: Blaze breaks out at 12-storey apartment block in city's Northern Quarter | Manchester fire: Blaze breaks out at 12-storey apartment block in city's Northern Quarter |
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A large fire has broken out in a 12-storey apartment block in Manchester city centre. | |
Fire services said they were tackling a blaze on the 9th floor of the building and have urged people to stay away from Joiner Street in the city's Northern Quarter. | |
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service has sent 12 engines to the scene and warned people living nearby to close their doors and windows. | |
Images posted on social media show smoke billowing out of the building while crowds of people watch on from below. | |
It is not yet known if there are any casualties. | |
The fire service tweeted: "We're currently tackling a fire on the 9th floor of a 12 storey building on Joiner Street in Manchester's Northern Quarter. | |
"Please avoid the area if possible and keep windows and doors shut if you live nearby." | |
A witness told the Manchester Evening News: "It looks like a very big fire. | |
"There are police and ambulances and fire engines everywhere. | |
"The fire is about half way up the building - it looks serious." | |
Another witness, Les Gunn, told BBC Radio Manchester: "The fire appears to have spread up about three floors and is now making its way towards a roof. | |
"There are multiple fire appliances at the scene... numerous police and emergency vehicles as well. The fire service appear to be in the building." | |
North West Ambulance Service said it had sent seven ambulances and a hazardous area response team to the scence. | |
Greater Manchester Police has cordoned off an area around the building between High Street and Tib Street. |