16/03/2015
Fire Crews Tackle 'Huge' Recycling Plant Fire
A huge fire at a recycling plant in Salford has been brought under control, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service has reported.
The fire at the Junction Eco Park, in the Clifton area of Swinton, broke out at about 16:40 on Sunday, and involved what authorities called a "large quantity" of recycled plastics.
It is understood that drivers on the nearby M60 were affected by plumes of thick black smoke coming from the burning recycling plant.
Firefighters were at the site throughout the night, tackling the blaze well into the early hours of Monday morning, but the fire service have now reported that the fire is out. Some crews are expected to remain at the scene to ensure nothing reignites. An investigation into the cause of the fire is due to be carried out.
(MH/JP)
The fire at the Junction Eco Park, in the Clifton area of Swinton, broke out at about 16:40 on Sunday, and involved what authorities called a "large quantity" of recycled plastics.
It is understood that drivers on the nearby M60 were affected by plumes of thick black smoke coming from the burning recycling plant.
Firefighters were at the site throughout the night, tackling the blaze well into the early hours of Monday morning, but the fire service have now reported that the fire is out. Some crews are expected to remain at the scene to ensure nothing reignites. An investigation into the cause of the fire is due to be carried out.
(MH/JP)
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