A major fire at a Preston City Centre takeaway is now under control.

Pictures of the Sando's Takeaway based on Church Street on fire were being shared on social media earlier

Neighbouring buildings were asked to evacuate by police.

Sandos in Preston on fire @leponline @blogpreston @BBCBreaking pic.twitter.com/ltypR5IGdz

— Mubziii (@Mubziii) May 5, 2016

Fire crews are dampening down a huge blaze which has ripped through Sandos takeaway on Church Street in Preston: pic.twitter.com/ICS9FSUqL7

— Rock FM News (@RockFMNews) May 5, 2016