Firefighters are tackling the inferno at Blackburn bus station, with a huge thick cloud of smoke seen rising from the scene.

By Hannah Kane, Deputy News Editor, Max Parry, News Reporter

12:08, Tue, May 7, 2024 | UPDATED: 12:12, Tue, May 7, 2024

Blackburn bus station is on fire

The bus station is on fire in Blackburn with the town centre shut off (Image: Steve Hartley)

A huge fire is tearing through a bus station in Blackburn. A thick plume of black smoke can be seen rising from the scene for miles around as firefighters tackle the blaze.

The town centre has been closed off while crews battle the flames, with residents urged to stay away. 

Dramatic pictures show firefighters in attendance as bright orange flames burst from what appears to be a bus. The black cloud of smoke continues to rise from the burning vehicle as surrounding businesses have been forced to close.

Blackburn Police said: "Officers are on scene at Blackburn Bus Station assisting our colleagues from the Fire service with an incident. Railway Road leading to the station and surrounding streets have been closed. Please plan your route accordingly to avoid the area."

For all the latest updates, follow our live blog below.

7 mins ago12:08 Max Parry

Video footage shows the scale of the blaze

The bus caught in the raging inferno was captured on video by someone at the scene.

They posted the video on X.

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11 mins ago12:04 Hannah Kane

Where is the scene?

The fire has broken out at Blackburn bus station. It's right in the middle of the town centre, next to a Morrisons, Blackburn College and the train station. 

Take a look in our interactive map below.

13 mins ago12:02 Hannah Kane

Everything we know so far

A fire has broken out at Blackburn bus station. A bus is believed to be ablaze with firefighters battling the flames.

The town centre has been closed off while emergency crews attempt to put the fire out.

Dramatic pictures show the bright orange flames and thick black smoke rising from the scene, which can be seen for miles.

14 mins ago12:01 Hannah Kane

Welcome to our live blog

We'll be bringing you all the latest updates as firefighters tackle a hueg blaze at Blackburn bus station.

More to follow.

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