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Large fire breaks out at former mill

Carl Haslam/GMFRS Orange flames can be seen inside the three-storey brick mill as a firefighter tacklles the blaze from an aerial platform at sunrise. Firefighters can also be seen on the road as the sun rises.Carl Haslam/GMFRS
The fire broke out at the building in Townley Street

Firefighters have been tackling a large fire at a former mill near a town centre in Greater Manchester.

They arrived at the scene after the fire broke out in Townley Street, Middleton at about 05:50 BST, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said.

Residents living nearby have been told to keep doors and windows shut so they do not inhale smoke coming from the site.

There have been no reports of any injuries.

Carl Haslam/GMFRS Daylight view as crews contine to tackle the orange flames inside the three-storey brick mill, which has a tower. Firefighters can also be seen on the road.Carl Haslam/GMFRS
Crews spent more than six hours tackling the blaze
Carl Haslam/GMFRS Smoke rise after the fire crews extinguish the blaze in the building. Fire engine and crew members can be seen on the road.Carl Haslam/GMFRS
Residents have been advised to shut doors and windows to prevent smoke inhalation

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