The incident has seen the public told to keep their windows and doors shut, while also avoiding the scene.

18:41, Sat, Mar 16, 2024 | UPDATED: 18:42, Sat, Mar 16, 2024

Multiple fire crews have descended upon a Greater Manchester street as locals were given an urgent warning.

Engines from Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service arrived at St Germain Street in Farnworth on Saturday evening.

According to a message on X, formerly Twitter, the force said "multiple fire engines are currently at the scene of an incident".

It added: "Residents and businesses in the surrounding area are advised to keep windows and doors closed and avoid the scene while crews carry out their work."

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5 mins ago18:41 Clive Hammond

What we know so far

Here's the latest message from Great Manchester's fire department.

\u26a0\ufe0f Multiple fire engines are currently at the scene of an incident on St Germain Street in Farnworth.

Residents and businesses in the surrounding area are advised to keep windows and doors closed and avoid the scene while crews carry out their work. pic.twitter.com/Q97cNAifRb

\u2014 Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service (@manchesterfire) March 16, 2024

13 mins ago18:33 Clive Hammond

Hello and good evening

Good evening - it's Clive Hammond here, bringing you the latest updates on this evening's fire in Farnworth.

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