A FIRE has broken out at a Chinese restaurant in Llanrwst this morning.

North Wales Fire and Rescue Service say they received a call at 11.38am to attend an incident at the Jade 2 building on Station Road.

Three crews, as well an aerial platform ladder, were at the scene and locals were asked to avoid the area to allow firefighters to deal with the incident.

The fire had also been affecting traffic on the A470.

The A470 road has now been re-opened in both directions.