Homes evacuated due to huge fire at music festival business warehouse

The huge fire broke out on Monday night

People have been evacuated from their homes after a huge fire broke out at a nearby warehouse business.

Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said the blaze started at the building in Stockport Road, Hyde, at 21:30 GMT on Monday.

Five crews "worked to extinguish the fire" and helped the evacuation, according to GMFRS.

The firm based in the warehouse designs sets for festivals such as Manchester's Parklife and Kendal Calling.

Emergency crews asked people living nearby to leave their homes as the fire was tackled

The area in Tameside remained cordoned off on Tuesday morning, with fire crews still at the scene.

Fire engines at the scene in Tameside

Damage at the warehouse after the blaze

Crews from five fire engines tackled the warehouse blaze

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