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Huge plumes of smoke visible from Lancashire as blaze breaks out near Trafford Centre
Published 24th Apr 2026, 14:21 GMT
A blaze has broken out near the Trafford Centre in Manchester, with huge plumes of smoke visible from Lancashire this afternoon.
Fire crews are tackling the blaze at an industrial unit on Trafford Park, close to the shopping centre.
Emergency services are on the scene and police have closed roads in the area.
Images of the fire have been shared online, with the blaze spotted from more than 30 miles away in Preston. One picture, shared by Stephen Melling, shows thick black plumes of smoke visible from Jeffrey Hill near Longridge.
A fire service spokesperson said: "Crews are currently dealing with a fire at an industrial unit in Trafford Park.
"Please keep windows and doors shut if you are in the surrounding area and avoid the location while emergency services work at the scene. Thank you for your cooperation."
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