Emergency services respond to a major fire in Oldham, with reports describing large plumes of black smoke visible from a distance. Local coverage says the fire breaks out overnight near the Oldham nature reserve, and firefighters remain at the scene as crews work to bring the blaze under control. Residents are advised to avoid the area as smoke billows into the sky, and some people reportedly flee affected homes while emergency crews rush to respond. The Manchester Evening News reports that the smoke is seen for miles, prompting public warnings to stay clear of the vicinity. Oldham Times also reports on the incident location near the nature reserve and that crews are still dealing with the incident. Across outlets, the common points are the scale of the fire, the visibility of the smoke, and the continued presence of emergency services at the scene.
Huge blaze in Oldham sends plumes of black smoke into the sky
Emergency services respond to a major fire in Oldham, with reports describing large plumes of black smoke visible from a distance. Local coverage says the fire breaks out overnight near the Oldham nat...
- A large fire breaks out in Oldham overnight.
- Black smoke plumes are visible from a distance.
- The incident is reported near the Oldham nature reserve.
- Emergency services and firefighters are still at the scene.
- Some residents are advised to avoid the area or flee affected premises.
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