Plumes of black smoke are visible in the sky across Greater Manchester this afternoon after a huge blaze broke out in Salford.
Fire crews are on the scene on Tuesday afternoon (April 8), with the exact location of the fire not yet clear. People have reported seeing black smoke filling the sky from across the region.
It is not yet known whether anyone has been injured in the blaze.
Further updates and images will be posted in our live blog, which will load below.
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Incident 'scaled down'
Video shows plumes of smoke billowing into sky
GMFRS statement in full
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GMFRS latest statement
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said:“At shortly before 1.50pm on Tuesday (April 8) four fire engines from Agecroft, Broughton and Salford fire stations were called to a fire involving a large pile of tyres off Duchy Road, Salford.
“Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus used jets to bring the fire under control. The incident has been scaled down to three fire engines while crews dampen down the area.”
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Incident 'scaled down'
The incident on Duchy Road has now been 'scaled down', with crews remaining to dampen the area, according to GMFRS.
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Smoke has gone down
The smoke that was previously visible across the city is now hardly visible. Fire crews remain on the scene.
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Caution on rail line - but trains still running
We understand there is a caution on the nearby rail line, but that services are still running.
It’s very difficult to see through the trees to see what’s going on - but we can see fire crews working, and trains passing beyond. We understand Network Rail have been informed and there is a caution on the line as the fire was “very close” to the boundary fence. @MENnewsdesk pic.twitter.com/qZLjl6oz8V
— Greta Simpson (@gretamsimpson) April 8, 2025
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Fire involved 'built-up waste'
Our reporter on the scene understands the fire involved waste that had been allowed to build up in the woodland by the road.
We understand the fire related to an accumulation of waste built up over time. Fire crews have had to dig down into the ground and douse it with water in attempts to stop it burning @MENnewsdesk pic.twitter.com/rzSRDtMnip
— Greta Simpson (@gretamsimpson) April 8, 2025
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Blaze is still raging but 'contained'
The blaze is still ongoing but is now 'contained', according to fire crews on the scene.
Firefighters are heading into the woodland with helmets on and carrying hoses.
We understand from fire crews here at the scene that the fire is still burning but is contained. Fire crews have donned helmets and breathing apparatus and are heading into woodland on foot carrying hoses @MENnewsdesk pic.twitter.com/9bgy6ZPUCr
— Greta Simpson (@gretamsimpson) April 8, 2025
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Fire crews remain on the scene
Fire crews were first called to Duchy Road at around 1:50pm and remain on the scene.
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Our reporter is on the scene
Our reporter Greta is now on the scene in Salford.
Good afternoon. I’m on Duchy Road in Salford where there are several fire engines in attendance following a fire that has broken out in some woodland just off the road @MENnewsdesk pic.twitter.com/1AHCUALx6q
— Greta Simpson (@gretamsimpson) April 8, 2025
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Your pictures
Pictures taken by our readers capture the staggering plume of smoke in the skies across Greater Manchester this afternoon.
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Video shows plumes of smoke billowing into sky
Video captured by readers this afternoon shows plumes of black smoke billowing into the sky over Salford.
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Extraordinary pictures show extent of blaze
More extraordinary pictures show the extent of the blaze from miles away.
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GMFRS statement in full
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said: “At shortly before 1.50pm on Tuesday (April 8) two fire engines from Agecroft, Broughton and Salford fire stations were called to a fire involving a large pile of tyres off Duchy Road, Salford.
“Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus are using jets to tackle the fire. Crews remain in attendance.”
Nicole Wootton-Cane
Fire involving 'large pile of tyres'
Fire crews were called to Duchy Road in Salford after a fire involving a 'large pile of tyres,' the Manchester Evening News understands.
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View from Manchester city centre
The smoke is visible from Manchester city centre this afternoon as fire crews race to tackle the blaze.
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Fire 'towards Buile Hill area' of Salford
The fire is understood to be located towards the Buile Hill area of Salford.
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Black smoke spotted from across the city
Good afternoon. A large fire has broken out at what is believed to be a building in Salford today.
The cause of the fire and the exact location is not yet know.
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) has been contacted for more information.
We have a reporter on the way to the scene, and will be posting all updates in this blog.
