Smoke Pours From Building As Fire Breaks Out On Newcastle Street, Burslem, With Police Diverting Traffic

UPDATE: Staffordshire Police has arrested three people on suspicion of arson offences in connection with the fire. Full story here: https://www.sixtownsdaily.co.uk/stoke/three-arrested-on-suspicion-of-arson-after-derelict-building-fire-in-burslem

UPDATE: Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service has confirmed crews are tackling a fire at a derelict building on Newcastle Street in Burslem. Four fire engines are at the scene, and Newcastle Street is closed between Blake Street and Woodbank Street. People are being asked to avoid the area, and anyone living nearby should keep their windows and doors closed. (Picture: Six Towns Daily)

Firefighters on the aerial ladder platform are directing water onto the roof of the building on Newcastle Street. (Picture: Six Towns Daily)

PICTURED: These drone pictures from our photographer Kieran show the scale of the fire on Newcastle Street. Firefighters are using an aerial ladder platform to pour water onto the roof of the building from above as smoke continues to pour out. Hoses stretch across the road, which is closed, and several police cars are at the scene. Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service has not yet said how the fire started or whether anyone has been hurt. We'll keep updating this story. (Picture: Six Towns Daily)

At least five fire engines, including an aerial ladder platform, are now tackling the fire on Newcastle Street, according to reports from the scene. The fire service has not yet said how the fire started or whether anyone has been hurt.

Our photographer and drone pilot Kieran is on his way to Newcastle Street and will send us pictures and updates from the scene. We'll post them here as soon as they come in.