House fire closes Flintshire road and people told to stay away

People are being asked to stay away from the scene of a house fire in Flintshire. The blaze broke out in the early hours of this morning in Gresford Road, Hope. The road has been closed and fire crews are currently at the scene.

At 5.24am, North Wales Fire and Rescue Service issued a social media plea, saying: “We’re asking everyone to keep away from the area.” This is a breaking news story.

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