Fire crews called after huge blaze breaks out with smoke seen for miles
manchestereveningnews.co.ukSmoke was sent billowing over Heywood yesterday after a fire broke out at a garage. The blaze erupted at Baba's Hand Car Wash and Tyres on Bury Street shortly after 7pm on Saturday evening.
Pictures and videos from the scene showed flames lapping up around a pile of tyres which were on fire. Thick black smoke was seen rising above the busy road and could be seen several miles away.
Three fire engines rushed to the scene with crews donning breathing apparatus and using jets as they tackled the blaze. They were on the scene for around an hour. READ MORE: Dealers took over 'vulnerable' addict's home - and she ended up in court A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said: “Shortly after 7pm yesterday (Saturday 31 August), three fire engines from Rochdale and Heywood fire stations were called to attend a fire involving tyres at a commercial garage on Bury Street, Heywood. “Crews arrived quickly and used two hose reels, breathing apparatus, a dry powder extinguisher and two thermal imaging cameras to extinguish the fire.
Firefighters made the area safe before departing after approximately one hour at the scene.” Join our WhatsApp Top Stories and Breaking News group by clicking this link Sign up to our Rochdale newsletter to get the latest updates to your inbox
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