Fleet of firefighters tackle huge blaze at abandoned cinema | UK | News

The situation at the old Odeon as the operation enters its evening phase is summarized as follows:

Incident: A significant fire broke out at the abandoned Odeon cinema in St George’s Place shortly after 2pm on Saturday.

Scale: At the height of the incident, 15 fire trucks, two high-rise vehicles and the Volunteer Response Team were on scene.

Public Safety: Authorities are issuing a strict warning for locals to keep windows and doors closed. Even though the fire is under control, the smoke problem continues.

Travel: St George’s Place and parts of the city’s ring road remain heavily congested or closed. Drivers are asked to avoid the area.

Injuries: No injuries reported at this time.