Major fire close to centre of Manchester causing disruption

Mill fire

A major fire at a mill in the Strangeways area of Manchester is causing disruption this morning.

There are currently seven fire engines, three hydraulic platforms and two technical response units at the scene tackling the fire at the mill in Southall Street.

The building is opposite Strangeways Prison and close to one of the busiest routes into the city.

Smoke from the blaze can be seen across the city.

Southall Street

All four floors of the building are well alight and firefighters are working hard to contain the fire and protect surrounding buildings.

Part of the building has collapsed and crews are tackling the blaze from height and using three jets.

A number of nearby roads are closed and people are being asked to avoid the area if possible.

At 4.51am Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service were called to a mill fire containing household furnishing in Southall Street.

Ten fire engines from Manchester Central, Broughton, Salford, Moss Side, Philips Park, Hyde, Eccles along with the Technical Response Unit from Ashton and Leigh and two hydraulic platforms are currently at the scene.

A statement from Greater Manchester Poilce said: “Emergency services are currently responding to a fire in Strangeways.

“Shortly after 5.10am on Wednesday 15 August 2018, police were called by the fire service to reports that a mill was on fire on Briddon Street in Strangeways.”

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