Residents across Greater Manchester are witnessing a dramatic spectacle this afternoon as a substantial fire sends plumes of dark smoke billowing into the atmosphere.
Images circulating widely depict significant columns of black smoke ascending from an area near Duchy Road in Salford. Emergency responders are currently working to contain the situation.
According to officials, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service responded to reports of a large-scale fire involving a considerable stockpile of tires.
“Our crews are actively engaged at the scene,” stated a spokesperson for the service. “The fire involves a large quantity of tires, and we’re working diligently to bring it under control.”
- Firefighters remain on site.
- The fire is concentrated around a large pile of discarded tires.
- Investigations into the cause are ongoing.
Further updates will be provided as they become available.
