A huge fire has broken out at a block of flats, believed to be student accommodation, in Bolton.
Social media showed flames engulfing the block this evening.
One person said it was there student accommodation.
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said it was at the scene in Bradshawgate.
Images posted on social media show firefighters tackling flames coming out of the windows on the top floors of a building on Bradshawgate.
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said 20 fire engines were at the scene and that the building was being evacuated.
Greater Manchester Police also said they were at the scene.
GMP Bolton North posted on Facebook: “We are currently dealing with an incident on Bradshawgate and have a number of road closures in place.
“Please avoid the area until further notice.”
