Fire fighters raced to tackle a blaze yesterday (23 February) which engulfed a number of trucks parked on the premises of battery recycling firm PBR, located on a trading estate in Wythenshawe in Manchester.
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said the blaze broke out on Ennis Close, Wythenshawe, just after 8am and forced local residents to evacuate their homes.
The fire raged for over three hours and involved ten fire engines at its height, scaling back to four engines as it was brought under control after nearly three hours, GMFRS said.
The fire service had advised local resident to keep their their windows and doors closed and to avoid the area” as huge plumes of black smoke hung over the vicinity.
GMFRS said fire engines from across Greater Manchester were called to to the blaze.
A spokesperson said: “Crews arrived quickly” and worked hard to extinguish the fire.
Greater Manchester Police and North West Ambulance Service were also in attendance but confirmed there were no casualties.
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said a cordon had been put in place and its officers had helped evacuate nearby homes. residents have since returned to their homes.
A neighbouring business told MT that police were on site conducting investigation into the blaze today.
PBR has an operating licence for five trucks and one trailer and specialises in collecting, recycling and disposing of portable, household, industrial and automotive batteries.
Attempts to contact PBR have yet to succeed.
