Crews from Ramsey and Laxey are currently dealing with a fire at the rear of a terraced property next to Parliament Square, Ramsey.

The road between the traffic lights Parliament Square and the roundabout next to Shoprite is closed and will remain closed while firefighters deal with the incident.

The fire involved a gas main.

All nearby properties have been evacuated crews are protecting houses until the gas can be isolated and the fire extinguished.