A fire broke out in Blackburn town centre.

Two fire engines were called to Clayton Street this afternoon (September 20) to a fire just outside the former John's Snooker and Pool Bar.

A pile of waste wood was alight and crews used a hose reel and a jet to extinguish the fire.

Crews were on the scene for 25 minutes.

The smoke could be seen across the town centre and Wainwright Way.