Crews were called out at about 4.45pm
Firefighters are battling a huge blaze at an industrial estate in Salford.
Smoke can be seen for miles around after a fire broke out in Irlam this afternoon (July 19).
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said that crews were called out at about 4.45pm.
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Firefighters remain at the scene as they continue to work to contain and extinguish the blaze.
The fire is said to have involved a ‘large number of pallets’.
Residents said they could see the smoke as far away as Wigan and Trafford.
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said: “Shortly after 4:45 this afternoon (Sunday 19th July), six fire engines from across Greater Manchester were called to fire on Brinell Drive, Irlam.
“Crews arrived quickly and are currently working to extinguish the fire involving a large number of pallets.
“Firefighters remain in attendance at this time.”
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