Firefighters tackle warehouse blaze in Cheetham Hill as smoke drifts across area
Crews have been at the scene on Broughton Street since 1am, with residents urged to keep windows and doors closed due to low-lying smoke passing north through Cheetham Hill.
Firefighters are continuing to deal with a blaze at a warehouse in Cheetham Hill this morning.
Emergency services were called to Broughton Street at around 1am on Saturday (June 27). Smoke was visible for miles.
Road closures are in place on Broughton Street and Bent Street, and residents have been asked to keep windows and doors closed and avoid the area.
What have the fire service said?
In a statement shortly after 2.30am, a GMFRS spokesperson said: "Our crews are currently dealing with a building fire on Broughton Street, Cheetham Hill in Manchester. Nearby residents are advised to keep their windows and doors closed and to avoid the area. Road closures are in place."
In an update at around 5.30am, the fire service added: "This morning, our crews remain at the scene of a building fire on Broughton Street, Cheetham Hill in Manchester. Due to low-lying smoke passing north in the Cheetham Hill area, residents are advised to keep their windows and doors closed and to avoid the area."
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is the fire in Cheetham Hill?
- The fire is located at a warehouse on Broughton Street in Cheetham Hill, Manchester. Emergency services have been on the scene since 1am on Saturday.
- Are there any road closures in place?
- Yes, emergency services have closed Broughton Street and Bent Street to traffic while they manage the incident and tackle the blaze.
- What advice has been given to local residents?
- Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service has instructed people living nearby to shut all windows and doors as a precaution against low-lying smoke drifting through the area.