Emergency services are tackling a large blaze in Bridport town centre.

Firefighters and police are dealing with a fire at a commercial premises on East Street, with emergency services called before 4pm. 

According to the fire service, six fire crews are in attendance from Bridport, Charmouth, Beaminster, Dorchester, Lyme Regis and Weymouth, with other appliances enroute.

A spokesperson for the fire service said everyone in the building has been accounted for. 

"Everyone from the affected building has been accounted for. Anyone in the immediate area should keep doors and windows closed as a precaution if they are concerned about the smoke," the spokesperson for DWFRS said. 

A spokesperson for Dorset Police said: "We received a report for awareness at around 3.55pm and officers are assisting the fire service."

Firefighters are currently on the scene dealing with the incident.

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