FIREFIGHTERS have tackled a large blaze overnight at a warehouse in Burnley.

An investigation is now under way into what caused the fire in the 50mX50m building off Plumbe Street.

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Firefighters were called shortly after midnight to reports of a fire at the warehouse on the Spring Garden Mill Shopping Outlet.

At its height, 50 firefighters and eight engines were on site.

They managed to prevent the blaze spreading to neighbouring businesses but said the warehouse itself had been left badly damaged.

Due to large plumes of smoke, residents were asked to stay inside their homes for a time.

Firefighters said the warehouse contained household furniture which was the reason for the amount of smoke.

The fire has now 'died down', according to firefighters who remain at the scene damping down and are conducting their investigation with police.

It has not yet been revealed whether the incident is being treated as suspicious.