LIVE: Fire crews rush to tackle huge blaze at pub - latest updates

Firefighters are tackling a blaze at a pub in Heywood.

Smoke can be seen coming from The Heywood, in Tower Street, and a number of crews have been scrambled to the scene.

A witness said that five fire engines are currently in attendance and a video taken from the street shows a number of firefighters seemingly preparing to enter the building.

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Manchester Evening News has contacted Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service for more information about the nature of the incident.

This is an ongoing incident. We will bring you updates, as we get them, in the blog below.

Tom George has just arrived at the scene to bring us live updates on Twitter