Firefighters are trying to tackle a large fire that erupted at a building in Radcliffe. The fire experts have urged people living in the area to keep their doors and windows closed, as a large plume of smoke can be seen rising from the building on Milltown Street for miles.

In the midst of the fire emergency, first reported to the fire service at around 7.15pm on April 21, an eyewitness claimed to the M.E.N a "really large explosion" had occurred at the scene. Crews are working hard to control the blaze with water being used from a nearby river.

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