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| About 100 homes have been evacuated after an explosion at an industrial building in the Radcliffe area of Greater Manchester. | About 100 homes have been evacuated after an explosion at an industrial building in the Radcliffe area of Greater Manchester. |
| An explosion was heard when a gas main ignited in a fire in Schofield Street on Thursday night. | An explosion was heard when a gas main ignited in a fire in Schofield Street on Thursday night. |
| The gas remains alight and the fire service is in discussion with National Grid to safely shut off the supply. | The gas remains alight and the fire service is in discussion with National Grid to safely shut off the supply. |
| The blast is said to have caused minor damage to the building and thrown debris up to 5m (16ft) away. | The blast is said to have caused minor damage to the building and thrown debris up to 5m (16ft) away. |
| Ten fire engines were sent to the scene after Greater Manchester fire service was called at 21:46 BST on Thursday. | Ten fire engines were sent to the scene after Greater Manchester fire service was called at 21:46 BST on Thursday. |
| The building on fire is said to measure approximately 120m (394ft) by 80m (262ft). | The building on fire is said to measure approximately 120m (394ft) by 80m (262ft). |
| 'Billowing smoke' | |
| A number of gas cylinders have been removed from the site by fire crews. | A number of gas cylinders have been removed from the site by fire crews. |
| A spokesman for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said there were no reports of anyone missing or injured. | A spokesman for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said there were no reports of anyone missing or injured. |
| He said: "There was a small explosion, enough to cause some damage to the building. | He said: "There was a small explosion, enough to cause some damage to the building. |
| "As a precaution we've evacuated approximately 100 houses." | "As a precaution we've evacuated approximately 100 houses." |
| He said it was expected that crews would be at the scene throughout the night. | He said it was expected that crews would be at the scene throughout the night. |
| Eyewitness Simon Conway said: "I was out the back when I caught a weird, chemical smell. Then I saw smoke billowing out over the area. | |
| "I went round the corner and I saw the fire apparently down Bury Road not far from Spring Lane. It looked like it was an old factory on fire." | |
| Are you in the area? Did you witness the explosion? Have you been evacuated? You can send us your experiences using the form below. | Are you in the area? Did you witness the explosion? Have you been evacuated? You can send us your experiences using the form below. |
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