A massive fire has broken out at an industrial estate sending huge plumes of smoke billowing over homes in Manchester.
Eight fire crews descended on the scene on Clifton Street in Miles Platting at 3.40am this morning where a fire is believed to have broken out at two industrial buildings.
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said that four fire engines remain at the scene extinguishing the remaining pockets of fire, which had spread to four units at one point causing parts of the buildings to collapse.
They added that no casualties have been reported and there is no evidence of anyone missing, but they are not able to confirm this until the area is safe.
It is not clear if anyone was inside either of the buildings when the blaze broke out, while the cause of the fire is yet to be determined.
A massive fire has broken out at an industrial estate sending huge plumes of smoke billowing over homes in Manchester
Eight fire crews descended on the scene on Clifton Street in Miles Platting at 3.40am this morning where a fire is believed to have broken out at two industrial buildings
Video footage from the scene shows smoke billowing out from the buildings into the air, while fire engines with hoses can be seen spraying water onto the blaze
Video footage from the scene shows smoke billowing out from the buildings into the air, while fire engines with hoses can be seen spraying water onto the blaze.
Pictures also show rubble on the ground nearby, while the entrance to the building appears to have been badly damaged.
Emergency services including fire crews, police, and paramedics have all been spotted at the scene.
Greater Manchester Police told MailOnline they had some officers at the scene and have not had any reports to say anyone is missing and there have not been any injuries or deplaced residents.
They added that a number of the buildings in the industrial estate have been converted into churches.
A cordon has been erected as work continues to put out the fire and make the area safe, with Hulme Hall Lane having been taped off between Oldham Road and Bradford Road.
Several business owners are being prevented from accessing their units on the industrial estate due to the fire.
One man told the Manchester Evening News he was due to work today but now won’t be able to.
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service Station Manager Ken Booth, officer in charge at the scene, said: ‘Firefighters have been working since the early hours tackling a large fire at an industrial estate on Clifton Street, Manchester.
‘Four fire engines are still at the scene fighting the remaining pockets of fire. The fire had spread to four units, causing parts of the buildings to collapse.
‘The hard work of our crews stopped the fire spreading any further, saving a number of commercial spaces and warehouses.
‘No casualties have been reported and there is no evidence of anyone missing. However, we will not be able to confirm this until the area is safe.
‘Hulme Hall Lane (A6010) has now been reopened but Clifton Street and Lord North Street remain closed.
Pictures also show rubble on the ground nearby, while the entrance to the building appears to have been badly damaged
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said that four fire engines remain at the scene extinguishing the remaining pockets of fire, which had spread to four units
One fire engine with a turntable ladder with a hose attached can be seen spraying water on top of the fire
Picture show the scale of destruction caused by the fire that broke out this morning
The fire had at one point spread to four units causing parts of the buildings to collapse
One firefighter sprays water onto the blaze at an industrial units in Manchester
‘A fire investigation procedure has been initiated and our fire investigation officers are working with other agencies, including Greater Manchester Police, to determine the cause of the fire.
‘GMFRS crews will be at the scene for some time and people are asked to avoid the area where possible.’
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service Station Manager and incident Operations Commander Tom Weate said: ‘At the height of the incident we had eight appliances and numerous other support vehicles attending.
‘This was a well-seated fire with a number of road closures in the area. We’d ask the public to bear that in mind while travelling around Manchester today.’
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said: ‘At around 3.40am on Saturday 17 June, fire crews were called to reports of a fire on Clifton Street, Manchester.
‘Eight fire engines from across Manchester and Salford, including a turntable ladder appliance, quickly attended the incident, which involves two detached industrial buildings.
‘Firefighters have made good progress extinguishing the fire and remain at the scene.
‘Hulme Hall Lane (A6010) remains closed between Oldham Road (A62) and Bradford Road. People are asked to avoid the area where possible.’
