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Manchester Warehouse Engulfed in Flames
27 Jun
Summary
- A large fire broke out at a commercial building in Cheetham Hill early Saturday.
- Firefighters responded quickly, using multiple jets and an aerial appliance.
- Nearby residents were advised to keep windows and doors closed due to smoke.
Firefighters bravely tackled a substantial blaze that erupted at a warehouse in Manchester. The incident commenced just after midnight on Saturday within a commercial structure located in Broughton Street, Cheetham Hill.
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service personnel arrived promptly at the scene. They utilized a combination of two hose reel jets, a handheld jet, and an aerial appliance to effectively combat and control the fire.
As smoke billowed from the building, visible for miles, nearby residents received advisories to keep their windows and doors firmly shut as a precautionary measure against the lingering smoke. The fire was significantly under control by early morning.
