Firefighters tackle huge blaze in Oldham

Firefighters are tackling a huge blaze in Oldham tonight. Dramatic images show fire crews working in Hollinwood.

The fire has taken hold in commercial industrial premises. Fire crews were first called at 9.20pm and remain at the scene.

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A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said: "At around 9.20pm today (Saturday 18 May), fire crews were called to reports of a fire at a commercial property on Albert Street, Failsworth.

"Four engines from Hollins, Chadderton, Ashton, Oldham and the aerial appliance from Manchester Central quickly attended the scene.

"Crews remain in attendance."

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A firefighter can be seen on an aerial platform as work continues.

The fire service has just issued this advice to residents who live nearby.

Firefighters are currently tackling a fire involving a commercial property off Albert Street in Failsworth.

Residents nearby should keep windows and doors closed and people are asked to avoid the area while crews deal with the incident. pic.twitter.com/wtQmzTYF2p

More images of the blaze have been sent in from the scene.

Our photographer has taken this video of the blaze.

A large fire has broken out at Wheeldon Waste on Albert Street in Hollinwood. Firefighters are currently tickling the flames. pic.twitter.com/ldScx0A2aX

A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said: "At around 9.20pm today (Saturday 18 May), fire crews were called to reports of a fire at a