Smoke From Recycling Plant Fire Spotted in Greater Manchester

A fire sparked at a recycling plant in Salford on the early evening of August 14, sending billowing plumes of smoke up above the surrounding Greater Manchester area.

According to a press release from Manchester Fire, 50 firefighters and six fire engines from Broughton, Salford, Manchester Central, Atherton, Moss Side and Eccles were dispatched to subdue the blaze, which was burning along Salford’s Frederick Road.

This video shows smoke from the fire. Credit: Daniel Falconer via Storyful