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Plumes of smoke rise above city amid tyre blaze

Kerry Wolstenholme Plumes of smoke seen coming from a fire in Salford.Kerry Wolstenholme
GMFRS said crews remained at the scene

Huge plumes of smoke can be seen rising above a city as firefighters tackle a blaze involving a pile of tyres.

The fire broke out shortly before 14:00 BST near to Duchy Road in Salford, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said.

Two fire engines were called to the blaze with firefighters using jets to tackle the fire.

GMFRS said crews remained in attendance but did not give any other details about the incident.

Kerry Wolstenholme Plumes of smoke seen coming from a fire in Salford.Kerry Wolstenholme
The fire could be seen several miles away

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