THREE fire engines battled a kitchen fire inside The Nelson chippy today.

Firefighters were called just after 10.40am where they found a ground floor kitchen fire in the Bridge Street property.

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Four firefighters have used high pressure hose reel jets to try and put out the fire, which is not yet extinguished.

The Nelson issued a statement via Facebook. They said: "Unfortunately there has been a fire this morning in the Chippy.

"All staff who were on the premises are out safe and unhurt.

"We will not be opening until further notice.

"The duke will be open today from 12pm for any of our customers who unfortunately cant visit The Nelson."

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