Plymouth fire LIVE: Huge blaze in Barbican area with smoke seen for miles

Plymouth fire LIVE: Huge blaze in Barbican area with smoke seen for milesLocal residents have been urged to close windows and doors. Share Article Share Article Facebook X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky Email Copy Link Link copied Bookmark Add us as preferred source Comments live By Catherine Mackinlay, News Reporter 19:30, Thu, May 28, 2026 Updated: 19:30, Thu, May 28, 2026 A huge fire has erupted in the Barbican area of Plymouth (Image: June Liew)A huge fire has erupted in Plymouth, with thick black plumes of smoke seen across the city and locals warned to avoid the area. The blaze is ongoing at a top-floor flat on Vauxhall Street in the Barbican area.Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue crews have rushed to the scene, with eight fire engines in attendance. A police cordon has also been put in place, with Vauxhall Street closed. The fire service wrote on X: "We are currently dealing with a significant fire on Vauxhall Street in Plymouth. Please avoid the area and, if you're in the vicinity, close windows and doors as there is a large amount of smoke." Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTFOLLOW OUR LATEST COVERAGE BELOW: Read next           Get the day's biggest headlines in UK and World news and more Subscribe Invalid emailWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy Policy