Dozens of firefighters tackle Bury scrapyard blaze overnight

The fire took place at a commercial premises on Pimhole Road, where a "large amount" of scrap metal set alight in the early hours of today, Tuesday. 

Eight fire engines and a number of special appliances, including the turntable ladder and a drone, were deployed to the scene at 1.30am. 

This morning, two fire engines and a police vehicle remained on scene, with the road being closed to prevent disruption to fire hoses. 

Greater Manchester Police has said there are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances around the fire. 

No injuries have been reported.

Fire services in the area (Image: Newsquest)

Pimhole Road is said to still be closed off. 

A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said: “At just after 1.30am today, eight fire engines plus a number of special appliances, including the turntable ladder and drone unit, were called to a fire involving a large amount of scrap metal at a commercial premises on Pimhole Road, Bury.

“Four fire engines remain in attendance while crews continue to tackle the blaze. Road closures in the surrounding area are in place and residents are advised to keep their windows and doors closed.” 

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Fire services at the junction with Hurst Street (Image: Newsquest)

At around 9.45am today, the spokesperson confirmed that the fire had been extinguished by GMFRS crews. 

He added: "Firefighters remain at the scene to dampen down any remaining hot spots and to spread the debris." 

To see minute-by-minute updates from earlier, see our live blog here: Huge fire closes road and people told to keep doors and windows shut

At around 8am, Pimhole Road was blocked off by police at the entrance to JSM Contract Salvage, with vehicular access to businesses further down the road unavailable. 

Police on Pimhole Road (Image: Newsquest)

Fire hoses were running down Pimhole Road from its junction with Hurst Street, where a fire engine was parked. The street’s junction with Pimhole Rd/Fountain Street was closed off so traffic does not disrupt the hoses. 

Station manager of fire investigation Michael Simms said: "There has been a large fire involving a scrapyard. 

"Four appliances are on scene dealing with the incident. 

"Machinery which was already on site is being used to move things around so we can make sure the fire is extinguished."