Fire crews have tackled a huge blaze involving two commercial units containing vehicles and machinery in Stretford.
Six fire engines attended the fire on Bradley Lane, Stretford just after 9pm on Wednesday evening.
The blaze created a large amount of smoke and residents living nearby were urged to keep their windows and doors closed.
The buildings suffered severe damage, but crews were able to prevent the fire from spreading to other nearby units.
Two fire engines remain at the scene dampening hotspots.
An investigation into the cause of the fire is set to be conducted later today.
A Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “At 9pm on Wednesday April 19, firefighters were called out to a large fire involving two commercial units containing a number of vehicles and machinery on Bradley Lane, Stretford.
“Six fire engines, a hose laying lorry, and a hydraulic platform from across Greater Manchester attended the incident.
“Firefighters extinguished the fire using a Scorpion appliance and two hose reels.
“The buildings suffered severe damage, but crews were able to prevent the fire from spreading to other nearby units.
“Two fire engines remain at the scene dampening hotspots. An investigation into the cause of the fire will be conducted later today.”
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