A MASSIVE blaze this morning sent plumes of smoke and flickering flames into the air as locals were urged to stay inside and keep windows closed.
Dozens of roads have been closed in Northampton as fire crews battle the inferno.
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Shocking footage shows flames leaping from a building with cops put out an urgent warning.
Smoke could be seen for miles as the large-scale fire burned.
Locals shared shocking snaps online of it pouring into the sky, while flames leapt into the air.
A 1,640ft cordon has been put in place around the building on Bridge Street.
Northamptonshire Police warned locals to take care, while fire crews battled the blaze.
The force 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.”
The force 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.”
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