Firefighters from Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) battled a significant fire at a commercial premises involving a large amount of scrap metal on Pimhole Road, Bury, during the early hours of Tuesday, September 3. The blaze prompted the deployment of eight fire engines from Bury, Whitefield, Ramsbottom, Heywood, Broughton, Agecroft, Oldham, and Bolton, along with special appliances including a turntable ladder and a drone unit.
Road closures were implemented as GMFRS crews, in coordination with partner agencies, worked to control the fire. Residents were advised to keep their windows and doors closed due to smoke in the area.
Morning Updates
By 9:30 am, the fire was extinguished, but firefighters remained on-site to dampen down hot spots and manage debris. Rochdale Road, previously closed due to the incident, has since been re-opened.
Final Update
By 11:50 am, GMFRS confirmed that all fire crews had left the scene, with the site and surrounding area deemed safe. GMFRS expressed gratitude to the public and local businesses for their patience and cooperation during the operation, which involved extensive efforts to prevent the fire from spreading.
