Get the day's biggest stories sent direct to your inbox so you never miss a thing A large fire sent plumes of smoke billowing across north Manchester last night.
The blaze broke out in Blackley shortly before 6pm. A number of car tyres were on fire on open land on Blackley New Road, close to Blackley Forest, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said. READ MORE: Warning for parents as children spotted climbing on 'perilous' listed building roof It sent plumes of thick black smoke billowing up into the air which was visible for several miles, including from the city centre..
Firefighters spent nearly an hour at the scene, near the junction with Ellbourne Road, tackling the blaze and they used jets to extinguish the flames.
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