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Huge fire engulfs scrap yard as plumes of smoke ‘seen for miles’ and people urged to avoid the area
A HUGE fire has erupted near a scrap site this afternoon with plumes of smoke seen for miles.
The blaze has broken out near Craven Road in Broadheath, on what is understood to be a nearby scrap site.
Huge smoke plumes have been seen billowing overhead, with video footage being taken from the nearby retail park on George Richards Way.
At least six fire engines are thought to be at the scene with cordons currently being put in place this afternoon.
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said: “At around 2.40pm today (Sunday 8 February), five fire engines from across Greater Manchester and one aerial ladder platform attended a commercial building fire at Craven Road, Altrincham.
“Crews wearing breathing apparatus arrived quickly and are currently using two hose reel jets to extinguish the fire.
“Firefighters remain in attendance at this time.”
Greater Manchester Police have confirmed they are in attendance at the scene this afternoon.
Officers are currently assisting with road closures, including along Craven Road in Broadheath.
People have been asked to avoid the area and close windows amid the ongoing blaze.
Local councillor, Ulrich Stephane Savary urged people to ‘avoid the area’ amid the blaze this afternoon. “Please avoid the area near Davidson on Craven Road/Barlow Road,” he said. “Please close your windows and take precautions.”