Firefighters tackle large blaze at storage unit

The fire broke out at a storage unit in Middleton on Wednesday

Firefighters have tackled a large blaze at a storage unit.

Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) crews were called to Old Hall Street, Middleton, at 17:00 BST on Wednesday.

More than 40 firefighters tackled the fire, with many wearing gas masks. There were no reports of injuries as flames were brought under control.

A GMFRS spokesperson said residents had been asked to "to keep their windows and doors closed due to a large amount of fire being produced."

Up to 45 firefighters tackled the blaze at the storage unit