A HUGE fire has taken place at Tel Signs - the illuminated neon sign outlet - on Chester Road, Hulme this morning.
Just after 8.30am emergency services were called to the former Bulls Head Hotel following reports of a large fire. The fire service are currently at the scene and are tackling the blaze.
The owners of the business are also at the scene and it's believed no one was inside the building when the explosion took place.
There's a video below taken by Jonathan Schofield who was on the scene.
A member of staff from Tel Signs bought a paper from Tasties sandwich shop next door before going to open up the neon sign outlet early this morning. The shopkeeper told us he witnessed her quickly rushing out of the building after realising there was a fire.
The fire brigade appear to have the blaze under control despite initial concerns that it could spread to adjacent buildings. Mini explosions have occured since the initial blast. Our pictures show firefighters breaking into the spa next door to try and prevent any spread.
Fire on Chester Road
Traffic officers have now closed Chester Road, between Bridgewater Way and Mancunian Way, while emergency services deal with the scene. Motorists in Manchester are advised to find alternative routes after road closures were put in place while the fire brigade deal with the incident.
Thanks to Alex Thompson for sending the pictures form Beetham Tower.
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Chester Road fire
Chester Road fire
Chester Road fire
Chester Road fire
Chester Road fire
Chester Road fire
Chester Road fire
