A MASSIVE blaze has broken out in Northampton with locals being urged to keep their windows closed while fire crews battled the inferno.
Horror footage shows black plumes of smoke rising into the sky, while cops are warning roads have been closed off.
Northamptonshire Police said: “Several major routes in and around Northampton town centre have been closed this morning due to a large-scale fire in Bridge Street.
“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.
“Road users are asked to find alternative routes and to avoid this area until further notice.
“While residents and local businesses are advised to keep their doors and windows closed due a large plume of smoke. We will provide further updates once we have more information.”
It added: “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. We will update you once we have further information.”
