60 firefighters tackle huge blaze at Wing Fat supermarket

A fire at the Wing Fat money and convey market is creating tremendous crest of smoke seen crosswise over Greater Manchester. 

Firefighters were called to the blast on Ashton Old Road, in Beswick, soon after 11.20am on Tuesday morning. 

Around 60 firefighters from 12 groups (Gorton, Philips Park, Manchester Central, Moss Side, Agecroft, Salford and Ashton) alongside flying units from Whitehill and Manchester Central, the specialized safeguard unit and improved protect unit from Ashton and charge units from Rochdale and Whitehill are buckling down at scene. 

Encompassing structures have been emptied and occupants have been encouraged to keep entryways and windows shut. 

Pictures shared via web-based networking media demonstrate dark smoke surging similar to Ancoats, Gorton and Ardwick. 

Ashton Old Road is shut in the two bearings because of the fire between Pottery Lane and Chancellor Lane. 

We'll bring you more subtle elements as we get them. 

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