There is heavy traffic due to the fire (Image: Stock)
A ROAD in Ashton-in-Makerfield has been blocked due to a building fire this afternoon, Thursday.
Gerard Street is partially blocked in both directions due to the incident.
Traffic feeds say the building fire is on Wigan Road
There is heavy traffic in the area.
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Live traffic tracker INRIX stated as of 3pm: "Reports of A58 Gerard Street both ways partially blocked, heavy traffic due to building fire at A5062 Wigan Road."
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