Overview
- The blaze broke out at the Cloud Town vape shop on Gaolgate Street shortly after 1.25pm on January 13.
- Eight fire engines, including an aerial ladder platform, were deployed as police managed traffic and a cordon was established.
- Thick black smoke was seen from the building as crews attacked the fire from the front entrance.
- The road was closed for several hours, nearby shops were evacuated, and the public was urged to avoid the area.
- Crews extinguished the fire by late afternoon and remained to assess structural safety as a cause investigation proceeds.