FIRE crews have tackled a huge blaze that broke out at a commercial property on Wellyhole Street, in Lees, Oldham.

Pictures of the fire that ignited just before 4pm yesterday afternoon (May 14) show thick plumes of black smoke billowing into the sky.

At 3.58pm yesterday, two fire engines from Philips Park and Mossley fire stations responded to the fire.

The blaze involved several vehicles including tractor units, articulated trailers and a low loader.

It took fire crews around two and a half hours to bring the fire under control.

A Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) spokesperson said: “The fire involved a number of vehicles including tractor units, articulated trailers and a low loader.

“Firefighters extinguished the fire using one jet, two hose reels and four breathing apparatus, and crews were in attendance for approximately two and a half hours.”

The North West Ambulance service (NWAS) and police have been contacted.

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