Homes evacuated after huge lorry fire breaks out

Homes have been evacuated after a large lorry fire has broken out on an industrial estate, the fire service has said.

Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said the blaze "involving heavy goods vehicles" broke out on Ennis Close, Wythenshawe, just after 08:00 GMT.

Ten fire engines had tackled the fire at its height but it was scaled back to four engines as it was brought under control after nearly three hours, GMFRS said.

GMFRS said people had been "advised to keep their windows and doors closed and to avoid the area".

Ben Meighan-Carey, who lives nearby, said: "It sounded like fireworks, then it seemed to get louder."

He added that "there were constant bangs" which sounded like "explosions" for five to 10 minutes.

"I looked outside and there was loads of smoke," Mr Meighan-Carey said.

The fire broke out on the Roundthorn industrial estate near Wythenshawe Hospital.

GMFRS said fire appliances from across Greater Manchester were called to to the blaze.

A spokesperson said: "Crews arrived quickly and are working hard to extinguish the fire.

"Several nearby properties have been evacuated.

Greater Manchester Police and North West Ambulance Service were also in attendance.

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said a cordon had been put in place and its officers had helped evacuate nearby homes.

Ledson Road, Floats Road and part of Southmoor Road have been closed.