A city centre blaze near a pub involves an outbuilding and propane cylinders, the fire service have confirmed. 

Thick black smoke was seen above Salisbury city centre on Wednesday, December 27. 

Several fire engines were parked along Castle Street, with firefighters spotted entering the Avon Brewery. 

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Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service told the Journal: "We have been called to a commercial building fire on Castle Street, Salisbury. 

"At the moment, all we know is that the fire involves an outbuilding containing propane cylinders. 

"We have appliances from Salisbury and Verwood in attendance along with Hampshire & IOW crews from Romsey, Fordingbridge and St Marys."

Castle Street has been closed by Wiltshire Police while emergency services deal with the incident. 

Wiltshire Police have been contacted for more information.