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Firefighters tackle large blaze at storage unit

JMG Press Smoke billows out of the storage unit's door and covers three firefighters.JMG Press
The fire broke out at a storage unit in Middleton on Wednesday

Firefighters have tackled a large blaze at a storage unit.

Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) crews were called to Old Hall Street, Middleton, at 17:00 BST on Wednesday.

More than 40 firefighters tackled the fire, with many wearing gas masks. There were no reports of injuries as flames were brought under control.

A GMFRS spokesperson said residents had been asked to "to keep their windows and doors closed due to a large amount of fire being produced."

JMG Press Smoke surrounds a fire engine at the scene of the blazeJMG Press
Up to 45 firefighters tackled the blaze at the storage unit

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