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.