A fire broke out at a business unit in Bolton town centre last night, Saturday, with large plumes of smoke visible across the town.
The fire service and police were to a blaze on Brown Street at around 6.50pm.
A total of 10 fire engines were spotted in attendance at the height of the incident.
Crews brought the fire under control and remained at the scene.
No-one was reported to have been hurt.
Residents were urged to keep their doors and windows closed as smoke billowed into the sky.
A Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service spokeswoman said: "We were called to reports of a fire at a commercial property at around 6.50pm last night on Brown Street, Bolton.
"A large plume of smoke was generated by the fire and was travelling towards the town centre."
🚒 Firefighters are currently at the scene of a fire on Brown St, Bolton.
— Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service (@manchesterfire) June 4, 2022
⚠️ The fire is generating a large plume of smoke & is travelling in the direction of Bank St & the town centre.
🪟🚪 Residents in the area are advised to keep their windows and doors closed at this time. pic.twitter.com/XXPptpbGIK
Brown Street was closed been Manor Street and Well Street as firefighters worked at the scene.
READ > Picture shows aftermath of Bolton town centre business unit fire
UPDATE: Firefighters remain on the scene but are now bringing the fire under control, reducing risk to adjacent properties. Residents are still advised to keep windows and doors closed. pic.twitter.com/46mkFjwpuF
— Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service (@manchesterfire) June 4, 2022
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