People living nearby are being urged to keep doors and windows shut
The fire in Cheetham Hill(Image: David Murphy )
Tom Burnett Content Editor
Firefighters are dealing with a huge building fire in Manchester in the early hours of Saturday morning (June 27).
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Emergency services are at the scene of the blaze on Broughton Street, Cheetham.
The incident has been ongoing since at least 1am, with the fire understood to involve a warehouse.
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Smoke from the blaze is visible for miles around, with a number of road closures in place.
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In a statement shortly after 2.30am, a Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “Our crews are currently dealing with a building fire on Broughton Street, Cheetham Hill in Manchester. Nearby residents are advised to keep their windows and doors closed and to avoid the area.
“Road closures are in place.”
This is a breaking incident. We will bring you further updates as they become available.
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Another photo of the blaze
Firefighters are working to bring the fire under control tonight.
Smoke rising from the scene in Cheetham Hill(Image: Amber Greenwood)
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People urged to keep doors and windows closed
A Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said:
Our crews are currently dealing with a building fire on Broughton Street, Cheetham Hill in Manchester. Nearby residents are advised to keep their windows and doors closed and to avoid the area. Road closures are in place.”
Incident ongoing since at least around 1am
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The Manchester Evening News started receiving reports of an incident at around 1am. The fire is understood to be ongoing.
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