A blaze has broken out at the iconic 'Toast Rack' building in Fallowfield.

Flames were seen lapping at the structure as smoke billowed from the windows on Wednesday evening.

A tower of black fumes could be seen from across the city.

Manchester fire service have told us: "We were called at about 7.20pm to reports of a fire at a high-rise building in Old Hall Lane. "

"Six fire engines from Moss Side, Whitehill, Philips Park, Gorton and Withington were sent to the scene."

It's understood that the blaze started on the seventh floor of the building.

People have been warned to stay away from the area.

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