Videos showing the fire which broke out a Bolton town centre pub this morning, Sunday, after an explosion have been shared.

The fire, which took place at The Greyhound pub on Deansgate just before 5am, saw its large front window smashed out onto the pavement. 

Six fire engines battled the flame, with police, paramedics and Cadent gas engineers also in attendance.

No injuries have been reported.

The cause of the explosion is being investigated by the fire service and Cadent.

Deansgate has been closed to traffic, though pedestrians are allowed to pass the street. 

Social media user univeGalaxy took to X today to share videos they took on their way to work.

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The X user said: "This happened early hours this morning in Bolton as I was driving back from work.

"First to arrive on scene.

"Fire services were contacted immediately."

The Bolton News has also seen a video timed at just before 5am, which shows the front window being smashed from the blast, which appears to have happened from inside the pub.