FIRE fighters are tackling a blaze in an apartment block in Manchester’s Northern Quarter.
Twelve fire engines are at the scene on Joiner Street, where the fire broke out on the ninth floor.
It is believed the blaze has now spread to the tenth floor of the 12-storey building.
Roads around the area have been sealed off, while the fire service has advised nearby residents to keep windows and doors shut.
Apartment on fire in town #manchester #northernquarter #town pic.twitter.com/1g6wnlzeum
— Jordan Booth (@J_Booth94) December 30, 2017
Church St & Tib St now CLOSED due to the ongoing serious Apartment block fire on Joiner St in the City Centre. Multiple Fire appliances & Police at the scene. Avoid the area! Lots of smoke and debris @MENnewsdesk @BBCRadioManc @KEY103NEWS pic.twitter.com/biVFh3kviG
— Manc Traffic (@manctraffic) December 30, 2017
