Firefighters are tackling a blaze on the outskirts of Rochdale town centre this afternoon.
Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue service have sent eight fire engines to the scene on Summer Street after being called just after 2pm.
The incident is ongoing, live updates below:
| 17:52 | Adam Clark |
We are pausing our live coverage on this incident. We will be back with further updates as and when received.
| 17:52 | Adam Clark |
Another drone shot from Andrew Knight, the smoke still in the air.
| 16:39 | Adam Clark |
Our photographer David Murphy has sent these images from the scene.
| 16:05 | Adam Clark |
A fire service spokesperson has provided the following update:
“Fire crews remain at the scene and are using a turntable ladder and hose reels to bring the fire under control and prevent it from spreading to surrounding buildings.
“We ask that residents keep away from the area and keep doors and windows closed.”
| 16:05 | Adam Clark |
Drone footage from the scene on Summer Street in Rochdale, shows the extend of the fire.
— Roch Valley Radio (@RochValleyRadio) June 22, 2024
(Credit: Andrew Knight) pic.twitter.com/lvUn1ONeRz
| 15:59 | Adam Clark |
Drone footage shows the extent of the fire on Summer Street.
Fire service are using arial platforms to tackle the fire.
Credit: Andrew Knight.
| 15:45 | Adam Clark |
People have taken to social media to post photos of the blaze, which can be seen for miles around. Residents in Wardle and Norden have been able to smell smoke from the incident.
| 15:41 | Adam Clark |
GMFRS advising residents to keep away from the scene.
🚒 Crews are currently attending a large fire at a commercial property on Summer Street in Rochdale town centre.
— Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (@manchesterfire) June 22, 2024
Residents are advised to stay away from the area and keep doors and windows closed. pic.twitter.com/OjdEm5iL2j
| 15:28 | Adam Clark |
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said: “Just before 2pm today (Saturday, 22nd June), firefighters were called to reports of a fire at a commercial property on Summer Street in Rochdale.
“Eight fire engines from Rochdale, Heywood, Littleborough, Oldham, Hollins, Blackley and Ashton fire stations are currently at the scene with crews working hard to make the area safe.”
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