Huge fire breaks out at caravan storage yard in Oldham

Firefighters are tonight tackling a huge blaze at a caravan storage yard in Oldham. Plumes of black smoke could be seen for miles around after the fire broke out in Chadderton earlier.

Pictures and video from the scene show crew battling fierce flames, as black smoke pours into the air. Those living nearby have also reported the sound of explosions.

Several caravans appear to have been destroyed.

Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service has been contacted for a comment.

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The fire appears to have been extinguished now, according to witnesses at the scene. This latest set of pics shows the flames seem to have been put out, with firefighters now using sprinklers to dampen down.

Residents living near to the scene have reported hearing a number of loud explosions.

Couple of loud explosions in Chadderton & a lot of smoke traveling around. Hope whatever it is everyone is safe and ok. #Oldham #Chadderton #OL9 #OldhamHour

This aerial photo of the site, shared on X by Oldham Weather, shows the size of the blaze firefighters are faced with.

Photos from Marc Rowlands on Facebook. #Chadderton #fire pic.twitter.com/c5qe24HjG4

Our photographer is at the scene on Stock Lane now. Here's the first batch of pictures he's filed...

Around 30 firefighters are currently at the scene on Stock Lane in Chadderton.

A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said:

“Shortly after 8:50pm this evening, six fire engines from Chadderton, Oldham, Hollins, Heywood, Rochdale and Ashton fire stations, were called to a fire on Stock Lane, Chadderton.

Firefighters arrived quickly and are currently working to extinguish the fire and make the area safe. Crews remain in attendance at this time”