Emergency services are in attendance on a busy Bolton town centre street after a fire broke out at an abandoned building.
Fire crews are at the scene on Bradshawgate this morning (March 31) alongside police and paramedics.
A cordon is in place on Bradshawgate, with several fire engines in attendance.
Images from the scene show a number of buses have stopped close to where emergency services are in attendance.
A ladder appears to have been used by the fire service to tackle a blaze at a property.
At least one ambulance is parked up on the street, while Greater Manchester Police has been seen in attendance.
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said: "Shortly before 9am this morning (Monday, March 31), fire crews responded to reports of a building fire on Bradshawgate in Bolton.
“Six fire engines tackled the fire at a three-storey terraced style commerical abandoned building.
"Firefighters used breathing apparatus and three hose reels to extinguish the fire. Crews remain on the scene at this time to make the area safe.”
GMP says it was called out to reports of a fire at around 9am today. No injuries have been reported following the incident. Enquiries are ongoing.
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GMP statement
Investigations on derelict bar
Forensics at the scene
Fire at abandoned building
Road closed
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GMP statement
Greater Manchester Police says it was called out to reports of a fire at around 9am today.
No injuries have been reported following the incident.
Enquiries are ongoing.
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Electricity North West in attendance
Engineers from Electricity North West are also in attendance following the fire.
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Police guard building
Officers are guarding the former bar.
The pavement is open walk past now but police are standing watch at the door. @MENnewsdesk pic.twitter.com/AkuLb9rjTF
— Kit Roberts (@Kit_Roberts1649) March 31, 2025
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Investigations on derelict bar
Images show emergency services appear to be focusing their investigation on a derelict bar, which was previously known as Shots.
The premises appears to have been empty for more than a year.
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More firefighters arrive
More fire service personnel have arrived at the scene.
More personnel arriving at the scene. @MENnewsdesk pic.twitter.com/AqoTs0HvWV
— Kit Roberts (@Kit_Roberts1649) March 31, 2025
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Broken glass being removed
Officers are clearing broken glass from the area.
Multiple police cars remain in attendance.
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Forensics at the scene
Police remain in attendance on Bradshawgate.
Forensic investigators are at the scene.
A forensics van is parked at the scene. @MENnewsdesk pic.twitter.com/PyuZAP3BY5
— Kit Roberts (@Kit_Roberts1649) March 31, 2025
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Road back open
Bradshawgate is now back open, with a smaller cordon than earlier this morning.
One lane of traffic is closed for emergency services but traffic is still able to pass. @MENnewsdesk pic.twitter.com/Oh1nmTJquY
— Kit Roberts (@Kit_Roberts1649) March 31, 2025
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Reporter at the scene
Our reporter Kit Roberts is now at the scene.
I’m on Bradshawgate in Bolton where there is an emergency response underway. @MENnewsdesk pic.twitter.com/9Adot88S0a
— Kit Roberts (@Kit_Roberts1649) March 31, 2025
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No casualties
North West Ambulance Service has confirmed its attendance at the fire this morning.
It is not aware of any casualties following the incident.
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Fire service statement
A GMFRS spokesperson said:
“Shortly before 9am this morning (Monday, March 31), fire crews responded to reports of a building fire on Bradshawgate in Bolton.
“Six fire engines tackled the fire at a three-storey terraced style commerical abandoned building.
"Firefighters used breathing apparatus and three hose reels to extinguish the fire.
“Crews remain on the scene at this time to make the area safe.”
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Fire at abandoned building
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) says it is responding to a fire at an abandoned building on Bradshawgate.
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Road closed
The A575 Bradshawgate is closed in both directions between the A6172 Great Moor Street and Wood Street, as crews respond to the fire.
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Latest from the scene
These are some of the latest images from the scene.
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Fire crews descend on Bolton
Multiple fire engines are in attendance on Bradshawgate, in Bolton town centre, this morning.
It's believed crews are responding to a fire in the area.
Images from the scene show a large fire service presence this morning, alongside police and paramedics at the scene.
A ladder has been used by firefighters at the scene, while people are being urged to stay away from the area.
A number of buses have been stopped at the cordon, while bystanders can be seen observing the incident.
Updates will be posted in this blog as soon as they are available.
