Police asking people to avoid the area
Update at 9:17pm - Woodbourne Road has now reopened.
Africa House is on fire on Woodbourne Road in Douglas.
Emergency services are dealing with the fire.
Woodbourne Road is closed between the junctions with Albany Road and York Road.
People are being asked to avoid the area.
Nearby residents have been asked to stay inside.
The video below has been provided to Manx Radio.
BREAKING: Police confirm Africa House on Woodbourne Road, Douglas is on fire. Emergency services are on the scene. The public are being asked to stay out of the area and residents nearby are being asked to stay inside. Video provided to Manx Radio below:
Posted by Manx Radio on Friday, August 11, 2023
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