Crews will remain at the scene of a major fire this morning (Sunday May 7).

Last night (May 6), more than 10 fire engines were sent to battle a blaze at the B&M Bargains store on Lower Audley Street in Blackburn.

The fire broke out around 8.15pm and at engulfed the discount retail store, which sits on the same site as Asda, Halfords, Costa, JYSK store, Burger King and the Ice Arena.

Lancashire Telegraph:

Firefighters battled through the night to contain the fire and stop it spreading into the adjacent unit occupied by Halfords.

A spokesperson from Blackburn fire station confirmed this morning: "At its height we had 10 fire engines in attendance along with two aerial ladder platforms.

"We had to use water bowsers and tactical firefighting to stop the fire from spreading into Halfords.

Lancashire Telegraph: An aerial shot of the fireAn aerial shot of the fire (Image: Mushy Lock)

"Operations are still ongoing this morning.

"We are unable to say what caused the fire at this time but no one was injured and staff in B&M Bargains made sure everyone was evacuated safely."

At 10.30pm the water bowser and high volume pump had been called to attend, with firefighters using ground monitors, two ventilation units, two jets hose reel jets and one hose reel and the aerial ladder platforms to bring the fire under control.

Lancashire Telegraph: Thick black smoke billowed into the airThick black smoke billowed into the air (Image: Uwais Rehman)

An update from Group Manager Phil Jones at 12.30am stated: "The crews were tackling a fire in the roof of the premises. The fire service are going to be here for quite a protracted period and into tomorrow.

Lancashire Telegraph: The fire could be seen across BlackburnThe fire could be seen across Blackburn (Image: Maryam Rehman)

"Some businesses may be affected in the area.

"Please keep your eye on social media for any updates."

The drone team also attended the incident and people were asked not to fly drones nearby as they would obstruct emergency operations.

Road closures were put in place along Lower Audley Street from Bennington Street to Park Road. Those visiting Peel Retail Park for Nandos, Vue, Pizza Hut etc were told to exit via Darwen Street Bridge/Park Road.

Park Road was reduced to a single lane and traffic was told to use the outside lane and go via Russell Street.

Grimshaw Park from Mosley Street to Russell Street was also closed.

At 10am on Sunday the incident had been reduced to two fire engines and a aerial ladder platform.

Crews will remain in attendance throughout today monitoring and extinguishing any hotspots and dampening down.

All road closures have now been lifted.