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Salford plastics blaze melts letters on fire engine | |
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A huge fire at an industrial site in Salford sent plumes of smoke into the sky that could be seen from miles away. | |
The blaze at the Junction Eco Park estate, in the Clifton area of Swinton, involved a "large quantity" of recycled plastics, the fire service said. | |
The fire has now been brought under control. | |
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service tweeted that heat from the fire was "so intense" it "melted" the letters on one of its fire engines. | Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service tweeted that heat from the fire was "so intense" it "melted" the letters on one of its fire engines. |
Firefighters are expected to remain at the site through the night dealing with the fire, which was reported at about 16:40 GMT. | |
Area manager Wayne Shields, who was the officer in charge, said: "Crews were faced with a severe fire at a waste recycling plant. | |
"When they first arrived plastic was melting and running down to the adjacent buildings. | |
"They did a fantastic job and worked extremely hard to protect the surrounding buildings." | |
Ambulances were sent to the scene, but nobody was injured. | |
Motorists on the nearby M60 were advised by the fire service to take care while driving due to smoke. | |
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