Firefighters tackle recycling plant blaze

More than fifty firefighters are tackling a large fire at Bredbury Recycling Plant near Stockport.

Emergency services were called just after 9pm last night to reports of a fire on Stockport Road West, behind Morrisons supermarket.

Five fire engines and an aerial appliance were initially sent to the plant.

Soon after a further five fire engines were sent to the incident meaning that around 50 firefighters were in attendance.

Officer in Charge at the incident, Area Manager Warren Pickstone, said: "When crews arrived at the recycling plant they were greeted with a large blaze involving a unit at the site.

"Also involved in the fire are a number of large bales containing recyclable materials and other items.

"Crews are working hard to contain the fire using an aerial appliance and ground monitors."

Some of the roads which are affected by the incident are:

• Entry slip road to J25 of the M60

• Junction of Lingard Road and Ashton Road

• Junction of Stockport Road West and Ashton Road

• Crookhilley Way

• Old Moor Road at the Junction of Ashton Road

It is the second fire at the plant in two years. An investigation is now underway.