Emergency services attended a fire in Little Hulton on a commercial site, with black smoke seen for miles.
Four fire engines were called to the scene this afternoon (Wednesday 30 April) on Lester Road, Little Hulton with a blaze involving a conveyor belt and trommel.
Residents in the area could see black smoke in the Salford skyline for miles just before 2.25pm.
Emergency services attended the scene and were able to extinguish the flame and remain in attendance to continue to dampen the fire.
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said: “At just before 2.25pm on Wednesday (April 30) four fire engines from Farnworth, Atherton and Horwich fire stations attended a fire involving a conveyor belt and trommel at a commercial site on Lester Road, Little Hulton.
“Firefighters used jets and hose reels to extinguish the fire and make the surrounding area safe. Crews remain in attendance to dampen down any hot spots.”
Following the incident Kenny Waste Management the impacted company said: “Thankfully, no one was hurt following an isolated fire at our Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) in Little Hulton, which occurred between 14:10 and 14:30 on Wednesday 30 April.
“The incident was swiftly brought under control thanks to our site procedures, professional team, and the rapid response of our fantastic Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service, to whom we are very grateful.
“With battery devices such as “disposable” vapes still entering the UK’s mixed waste streams, fire remains a pervasive industry risk. Thankfully, we were well-prepared and are now working through contingencies to ensure no customer services are impacted.”
More information will follow if there are any further updates.
Feature image provided by Grace Richardson
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