Fire crews have been battling the blaze in Crewe, Cheshire, since 4.30pm this afternoon and have advised locals to shut their windows and stay indoors.
A number of specialist appliances including the high reach extending turret scorpion also attended the blaze at the disused building.Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service said it was called to Catherine Street shortly before 4.30pm on Friday.'Severe' thunderstorm warning issued - but glorious 33C sun is on the way
They said they were making "good progress" with the blaze, but some residents could possibly not make it home tonight. Water firm United Utilities said that the use of fire hydrants in the area had disrupted supplies to some customers.SLAPPED DOWNHuge Coronation Street star quits soap after three years in explosive storyline
"There are reports of a drone flying over and around the incident ground. Please can we ask that drones are not flown around the scene as this is affecting the police drone from assisting us in tackling the fire."
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