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Firefighters continue to battle blaze at waste facility in Oldham
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manchestereveningnews.co.ukDon't miss a thing by getting the day's biggest stories sent direct to your inbox Fire crews are continuing to tackle a blaze at a waste facility in Oldham.
More than 50 firefighters were sent to battle the blaze on Mossdown Road in Royton yesterday evening (Thursday). The fire started at a waste handling facility then spread to a neighbouring commercial building.
Huge plumes of smoke could be seen for miles around from the fire and people were urged to stay away from the area. Crews have remained at the scene through the night and are continuing the tackle the fire today.
The incident is 'challenging and complex', the fire service said, and the 'unsafe' building will need to be demolished. In a statement issued this morning, a
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