A large fire erupted at an industrial site in Trafford Park this afternoon, sending thick smoke drifting over Greater Manchester. Ashburton Road West has been shut down near Broadoak Industrial Estate while firefighters work to control the flames. The cause of the fire remains unknown at this time.
Authorities from the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service have urged residents in the vicinity to keep windows and doors closed and to avoid the area as emergency services respond to the scene. Additional police and fire personnel have been dispatched to the location.
Images captured from Oldham show the fire’s visibility from a distance. Firefighters are actively battling the blaze at the industrial unit in Trafford Park.
The exact location of the fire near the Trafford Centre, likely close to Broadoak Business Park, was depicted in images shared with the Manchester Evening News. Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service is expected to provide further updates on the situation.
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