Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service are tackling a fire affecting a three-storey building in Stoke-on-Trent.

Crews were called to the scene shortly after 12.40am this morning (Thursday 9 July) when the fire was reported on Stafford Street in Hanley.

Six crews and two aerial ladder platforms attended the scene alongside gas and structural engineers and Staffordshire Police.

The fire is affecting the first floor, second floor and loft space of the building.

Disruption is expected to continue into the morning and afternoon today (image via Nub News)

A spokesperson for Staffordshire Police said: "The aerial ladder platforms were used to remove roof tiles from the building to enable firefighters to tackle the blaze.

"Main jets and hose-reel jets were also in use, along with a number of breathing apparatus.

"The majority of the fire is now out, and number of crews at the scene has been reduced to three, with one aerial ladder still in use. A building inspector is also at the scene."

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A cordon is currently in place and is affecting the areas of Stafford Street, Lamb Street, Trinity Street and Foundry Street between New Hall Street and Trinity Street.

Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service said the cordon is expected to be lifted in the coming hours.

A spokesperson for Staffordshire Police said: "At 12.45am this morning, our colleagues at Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service made us aware of the fire.

"A cordon is currently in place and is affecting the areas of Stafford Street, Lamb Street, Trinity Street and Foundry Street between New Hall Street and Trinity Street.

"Officers are on scene and are continuing to support with traffic management in the area while fire crews respond to the fire."

An investigation into the cause of the fire will take place in due course.