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Fire at Turner and Newall asbestos factory in Rochdale Fire at Turner and Newall asbestos factory in Rochdale
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A huge fire has broken out at a former asbestos factory in Rochdale, Greater Manchester, the fire service said.A huge fire has broken out at a former asbestos factory in Rochdale, Greater Manchester, the fire service said.
About 50 firefighters are tackling the blaze after being called out just before 03:00 GMT at the old Turner and Newall site in Spodden Valley. About 50 firefighters tackled the blaze after being called out just before 03:00 GMT to the old Turner and Newall site in Spodden Valley.
Residents in the surrounding area have been warned to keep their doors and windows closed and avoid making unnecessary journeys. Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said the fire is now under control.
Surrounding roads have been closed while firefighters are at the scene. It said residents in the immediate vicinity of Sallowfield Road should still keep doors and windows closed as a precautionary measure.
The fire service said the fire had engulfed all three floors of the derelict mill by the time it arrived.
Firefighters will remain at the scene throughout the day damping down.
A spokesman added surrounding roads are still closed but there should be minimal disruption to schools and businesses in the area.
Rochdale Council refused planning permission for 600 homes to be built on the site in January 2011.Rochdale Council refused planning permission for 600 homes to be built on the site in January 2011.
Peter Rawlinson, head of planning at Rochdale Council, said at the time it was rejected because there was not enough detail about how the site could be developed safely.Peter Rawlinson, head of planning at Rochdale Council, said at the time it was rejected because there was not enough detail about how the site could be developed safely.