Firefighters tackle large blaze at a commercial building in Oldham
The property was well alight when crews arrived around 4.40am
EIGHT fire engines have been at the scene of a fire at a commercial property on Pitt Street in Oldham after Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service (GMFRS) were called to the scene at 4:41 this morning (Wednesday 6th November)
The property was well alight when crews from Oldham, Chadderton, Rochdale, Heywood, Mossley, Blackley, Stalybridge and Manchester Central arrived.
Firefighters quickly set to work and are tackling the blaze, measuring 50m by 50m, using hoses and a jet, and are battling the flames from ground level and from above using an aerial appliance.
There are road closures in place and local people are asked to avoid the area to allow easy access for emergency service vehicles.
There is also smoke in the air so those living close to the area are requested to keep the windows and doors of their properties closed for the time being