Firefighters are currently tackling a large fire in Rochdale.

A huge plume of thick black smoke is coming from the blaze on Moss Bridge Road and can be seen for miles.

Eight fire engines are currently at the scene of the fire.

The blaze involves a large quantity of plastic in a mouldings yard.

It has spread to an adjacent building.

A fire service spokesperson said: "We currently have eight pumps dealing with an incident in Moss Bridge Road, Rochdale. A large amount of thick smoke has discharged over the local area. Please keep doors and windows closed and avoid the area"

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