Fire crews to 'work tirelessly' overnight tackling huge derelict mill blaze in Stockport

Fire crews are 'working tirelessly' to tackle a huge derelict mill blaze in Stockport, with roads closed and an 'avoid the area' warning in place overnight.

Emergency services raced to the scene of the fire at the Compstall Mills building, in Romiley, shortly after 6pm, with thick plumes of smoke seen for miles billowing overhead.

Dramatic pictures from the scene showed a heavy emergency services presence in attendance, including eight fire engines and technical response units in an effort to bring the flames under control.

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Nearby roads were cordoned off by police as the fire service urged people to 'avoid the area' and keep their doors and windows closed.

Pictures: Stockport mill fire as emergency services rush to scene

On Wednesday night, local councillor Steve Gribbon said the crews are 'keeping the blaze contained' as the incident was expected to go on through the night.

He wrote on social media: "I have just come away from the fire at Compstall Mill. The crews are doing a good job in keeping it contained and they look like being there through the night.

"At present the Police have Compstall Road closed. Hopefully as the incident reduces in size the road will reopen."

Officers from Greater Manchester Police assisted with local road closures as efforts to bring the flames under control continued late into the evening.

Ben Levy, GMFRS Area Manager, said: “Our firefighters have done incredibly well to contain the fire and reduce the impact on the local community.

“Crews responded quickly and have been working tirelessly in difficult conditions. They will remain at the scene overnight to fully extinguish the fire. I would also like to thank our