Dramatic pictures show firefighters tackling a huge blaze at a recycling centre in Tameside on Saturday morning. About 20 firefighters were scrambled to the commercial unit in Stalybridge shortly before 8am.
They used an aerial platform to hose water on the fire. By mid-morning firefighters said the blaze was 'largely under control'.
However, residents were urged to keep their windows and doors shut because of a huge plume of black smoke which could be seen for miles around.
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Firefighters remain at the scene.
The drama started shortly before 8am following reports of a fire at a recycling centre on North End Road in Stalybridge. The centre deals with mixed recycling, including plastics and computer components.
Four fire engines and about 20 firefighters were sent to the scene. There are no reports of any casualties.
Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service (GMFRS) said in a statement: "At 8am on Saturday 3 September, firefighters were called out to a fire in the yard of a commercial property on Northend Road, Stalybridge.
"Four fire engines are currently in attendance to tackle the fire, which involves mixed recycling containing plastics and computer parts. A large amount of smoke is coming from the fire and we are advising people in the area to be cautious and to keep windows and doors closed. The incident is ongoing."
A spokeswoman for Greater Manchester Police said: "At around 8:30am this morning, police received reports of a fire on North End Road I Stalybridge. No injuries reported and no assistance from police was required."
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