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Salford plastics blaze melts letters on fire engine | Salford plastics blaze melts letters on fire engine |
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A large blaze at an industrial site in Salford was so fierce it melted the letters on one of the fire engines. | |
The fire at the Junction Eco Park estate, in the Clifton area of Swinton, involved recycled plastics. | |
The blaze was first reported at 16:40 GMT on Sunday. At its height, 50 firefighters were tackling it. | |
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 throughout Monday. | |
Area manager Wayne Shields, who was the officer in charge, said: "Crews were faced with a severe fire at a waste recycling plant. | 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. | "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." | "They did a fantastic job and worked extremely hard to protect the surrounding buildings." |
Ambulances were sent to the scene, but nobody was injured. | Ambulances were sent to the scene, but nobody was injured. |
Motorists on the nearby M60 motorway were advised by the fire service to take care while driving due to smoke. | |
An investigation into how the fire started is now due to begin. |