Large plumes of smoke were seen for miles as firefighters battled a blaze at a derelict building in Radcliffe on Tuesday night (April 21). Firefighters were called to reports of the fire on Milltown Street at around 7.15pm on Tuesday (April 21).
People were told to urged to avoid the area and those living closest to the scene were told to close their windows and doors.
One eyewitness told the M.E.N that a ‘really large explosion’ was heard in the area. Crews working on the fire used water from the River Irwell to help dampen the blaze.
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Police and paramedics are also attended the scene before the cordon was extended, according to eyewitnesses.
A Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “At around 7.15pm today (Tuesday 21 April), eight fire engines and three specialist appliances from across Greater Manchester were called to a building fire on Milltown Street, Radcliffe.
“Crews arrived quickly and are using jets and turntable ladders to extinguish the fire.
“Residents are asked to avoid the area and close their windows and doors if they live nearby.”
Greater Manchester Police have been approached for comment.
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The incident marks the second fire in as many years on Milltown Street. Last year, emergency services rushed to the area after reports of a blaze at a derelict mill in September.
Locals claimed crews are working at Pioneers Mill which is at the bottom of the street.
In 2022, the street was the site for another fire when a huge blaze tore through a plastic storage unit.
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