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Crews tackle large fire at Manchester paper factory

Firefighters were tackling a large fire at a paper mill in Greater Manchester.

The blaze at the Saica paper factory on Manchester Road in Carrington, started at about 16:00 BST on Thursday.

Eight fire engines were sent to the mill which has 400 tonnes of paper on site.

Nearby residents were being warned to keep windows and doors shut and expect delays on Manchester Road, said Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service.

Original source: BBC News