FIRE crews have been in attendance at a blaze in Stalybridge
The fire broke out at the Hargreaves industrial unit on Knowl Street on Thursday, April 17.
The site, which is known for manufacturing paper from recycled materials, was reported to be alight shortly before 12.30pm.
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said:
“At just before 12.30 today (Thursday 17 April) crews were called to a fire at a commercial building on Knowl Street in Stalybridge. Seven fire engines attended the incident, and the fire was extinguished. Crews remain on the scene to make the area safe.”
It is currently unclear how the fire started. There have been no reports of injuries.
Emergency services are expected to remain at the scene for some time as safety checks continue and an investigation into the cause of the fire begins.