Huge plumes of smoke in Northampton after fire breaks out in town centre

By The Newsroom

Published 16th Jun 2018, 15:06 BST

Updated 19th Jun 2018, 16:52 BST

A road has been closed in Northampton after a fire has broken out opposite BBC Radio Northampton.

Abington Square has been closed both ways and a backlog of traffic is building in York Road due to a building fire.

Flames ravaged the building at the top of Abington Street.

placeholder image — Flames ravaged the building at the top of Abington Street.

Emergency services are on the scene at the fire opposite BBC Radio Northampton.

FIRE UPDATE: Firefighters will be working in Abington Street throughout the night

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