A fire has broken out in Northampton town centre, with nearby residents told to keep their windows closed.
A 500m cordon has been put in place while fire crews work to tackle the flames in a deralict building in Bridge Street.
Northamptonshire Police advised residents and businesses to keep their windows and doors shut due to a "large plume of smoke".
Angel Street, Derngate and Victoria Promenade are also closed in the town centre.
Fire in Northampton town centre
A spokesperson from Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue said: "Due to a large-scale fire in Bridge Street, Northampton, in addition to Angel Street, Derngate and Victoria Promenade. There is no access via St Peter's Way, Gold Street, Abington Street or The Drapery."
A spokesperson from Northamptonshire Police said: "A 500-metre cordon has been put in place to allow fire crews to deal with the incident which has so far resulted in the closure of Bridge Street, Angel Street, Derngate and Victoria Promenade."
Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue confirmed they are reviewing the cordon in the town centre. Fire crews confirmed the fire broke out in a derelict building in Bridge Street.
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The fire can be seen from across Northampton
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Officers are negotiating with West Northamptonshire Council regarding access to their premises in Angel Street.
A spokesperson from Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue service said: "We are still on site dealing with a fire in the town centre. A 500 metre cordon has been put in place while we deal with the incident. Road users are asked to please find alternative routes.
"The fire is under control and we are in the dampening down phase.
"There is still a cordon in place in the immediate area and there is likely to be some disruption for most of the day."
Crews at the site in Northampton town centre
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