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Homes have been evacuated after a large lorry fire has broken out on an industrial estate, the fire service has said.<\/p>\n
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said 10 fire engines were tackling a blaze “involving heavy goods vehicles” on Ennis Close, Wythenshawe.<\/p>\n
GMFRS said people were “advised to keep their windows and doors closed and to avoid the area” after the fire broke out just after 08:00 GMT.<\/p>\n
Ben Meighan-Carey, who lives nearby, said: “It sounded like fireworks, then it seemed to get louder.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
He added that “there were constant bangs” which sounded like “explosions” for five to 10 minutes. <\/p>\n
“I looked outside and there was loads of smoke,” Mr Meighan-Carey said.<\/p>\n
The fire is on the Roundthorn industrial estate near Wythenshawe Hospital.<\/p>\n
GMFRS said 10 fire appliances from across Greater Manchester were called to to the blaze.<\/p>\n
A spokesperson said: “Crews arrived quickly and are working hard to extinguish the fire. <\/p>\n
“Several nearby properties have been evacuated.<\/p>\n
“Greater Manchester Police and North West Ambulance Service are also in attendance.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n