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Little Hulton fire: Crews tackle large warehouse blaze Little Hulton fire: Crews tackle large warehouse blaze
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Firefighters are tackling a large blaze that has broken out in a warehouse on a Greater Manchester trading estate. Firefighters have been tackling a large blaze at a warehouse on a Greater Manchester trading estate.
Ten crews along with two aerial appliances are at the scene in Little Hulton, where the blaze is "well alight". Ten crews and two aerial appliances were at the scene in Little Hulton, where the fire was "well alight".
Crews were called at about 01:30 GMT to the fire at the warehouse on the Worsley Trading Estate.Crews were called at about 01:30 GMT to the fire at the warehouse on the Worsley Trading Estate.
Residents have been warned by Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service to keep doors and windows shut. Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service warned residents to keep doors and windows shut. Manchester Road West at junction four of the M61 is closed.
The service said crews were "making good progress tackling the fire, which involves the whole roof of the warehouse". By 05:00 the service said firefighters "have now surrounded the fire and brought it under control".
Staff from North West Ambulance Service and Greater Manchester Police officers have been assisting at the scene. "If you see any white asbestos on the ground or surfaces please stay away and do not touch it," the service warned residents.
Staff from North West Ambulance Service and Greater Manchester Police officers have also been assisting at the scene.