Huge blaze rips through fashion outlet in UK city centre closing major road

A HUGE blaze has ripped through a fashion outlet in a UK city centre, closing a major road. The flames tore through a commercial premises in Salford, Greater Manchester, yesterday evening. The blaze gutted the outlet Credit: X/CarlEHaslam Fire crews battled the inferno for hours Credit: X/CarlEHaslam Images show the Marc Darcy suit shop, near Hilton Street, engulfed in flames. Fire can be seen pouring from the windows of the building as plumes of smoke billow into the air. Sign up for The Sun newsletter Thank you! The entire building appears to have been engulfed in the blaze which is understood to have destroyed the property. Fire crews rushed to respond and battled the fire for several hours before bringing it under control. It remains unclear what sparked the blaze Credit: X/CarlEHaslam A nearby road has been closed in the aftermath of the fire Credit: X/CarlEHaslam Fire crews remain on the scene this morning Credit: MEN Media Residents living nearby have been urged to keep their windows and doors closedCredit: Refer to source A stretch of nearby Bury New Road has been closed as firefighters remain on the scene this morning. Residents living in the area were urged to keep their windows and doors closed as plumes of smoke poured from the blaze. It remains unclear what sparked the inferno. The public has been asked to keep away from the area as crews continue to work at the chaotic scene. Most read in The Sun Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said: “Firefighters are currently tackling a large fire at a commercial building on Hilton Street in Salford. “Due to the large amount of smoke in the area, residents are advised to keep doors and windows closed and avoid the area. “Bury New Road remains closed while crews work to extinguish the fire.” A statement on the Marc Darcy website reads: “Important notice. Due to a fire at our premises, we are temporarily unable to accept any new order. “We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience and will reopen ordering as soon as possible. Thank you for your understanding.”