Live: Firefighter Stephen Hunt dies tackling huge blaze on Oldham Street in the Northern Quarter

Stephen Hunt, 38, based at Philips Park was one of 60 firefighters who battled a blaze at Paul's Hair World
Stephen Hunt died after tackling a fire on Oldham Street in Manchester city centre Stephen Hunt died after tackling a fire on Oldham Street in Manchester city centre
A firefighter has died after tackling a huge blaze in the Northern Quarter in Manchester City Centre.
Stephen Hunt, 38, based at Philips Park was one of 60 firefighters who battled a blaze at Paul's Hair World.
It started shortly before 3pm yesterday.

Two teenage girls have been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter in connection with blaze which claimed life of firefighter Stephen Hunt
Country Fire Officer Steve McGuirk said: "We are devastated by the death of one of our colleagues who has died in the line of duty.
"We never expect to lose a colleague in this way and it brings home the dangers that our firefighters put themselves in every day to keep the community safe.
Full story: Firefighter dies tackling huge blaze on Oldham Street in the Northern Quarter.
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It is understood the fire may have been connected to an explosion to do with hair products
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A firefighter takes a breather at the scene on Oldham Street

Sean Hansford
  M.E.N. photographer Sean Hansford has been taking pictures at the scene as the operation winds down. Firefighters have worked through the night and are understandably tired.
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GMFRS thanks well-wishers for the thousands of tributes that have so far been sent into them. 
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A police officer and firefighter lay tributes to Stephen Hunt outside Paul's Hair World

A police officer and fireman lay a tribute to fallen firefighter Stephen Hunt
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A reminder that anyone who would like to post a tribute to Stephen Hunt, can do so on GMFRS's official Facebook page
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GMFRS just confirmed that eight fire crews remain in Manchester city centre on Oldham Street.
The fire is still smouldering but crews have brought it under control and two aerial platforms, jets and ground monitors are being used to get plenty of water onto the building.
Parts of Tib Street and Oldham Street are closed off and roads in the area remain closed.