Homes evacuated after huge lorry fire breaks out

Properties have been evacuated after a big lorry hearth has damaged out on an industrial property, the hearth service has mentioned.

Better Manchester Hearth and Rescue Service (GMFRS) mentioned 10 hearth engines have been tackling a blaze “involving heavy items autos” on Ennis Shut, Wythenshawe.

GMFRS mentioned individuals have been “suggested to maintain their home windows and doorways closed and to keep away from the world” after the hearth broke out simply after 08:00 GMT.

Ben Meighan-Carey, who lives close by, mentioned: “It appeared like fireworks, then it appeared to get louder.”

He added that “there have been fixed bangs” which appeared like “explosions” for 5 to 10 minutes.

“I regarded exterior and there was a great deal of smoke,” Mr Meighan-Carey mentioned.

The fireplace is on the Roundthorn industrial property close to Wythenshawe Hospital.

GMFRS mentioned 10 hearth home equipment from throughout Better Manchester have been known as to to the blaze.

A spokesperson mentioned: “Crews arrived shortly and are working laborious to extinguish the hearth.

“A number of close by properties have been evacuated.

“Better Manchester Police and North West Ambulance Service are additionally in attendance.”

Better Manchester Police (GMP) mentioned a cordon had been put in place and its officers had helped evacuate close by houses.

Ledson Highway, Floats Highway and a part of Southmoor Highway have been closed.