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Massive blaze breaks out near Trafford Centre in Manchester as thick plumes of smoke can be seen for miles

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A major blaze has erupted at a factory building near the Trafford Centre in Manchester, with thick black smoke visible miles away.

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Emergency crews rushed to the industrial unit on Clarence Avenue at approximately 1.25pm earlier today.

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The fire broke out in a warehouse close to one of the UK's busiest shopping hubs, with residents filming the massive plumes rising into the sky.The cause of the incident remains unknown.Fire, police and ambulance services are currently at the location while crews work to bring the flames under control.Another eyewitness shared footage of the dramatic scene online, adding that they could hear loud blasts from the direction of the inferno.

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Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service have since a warning to residents in the surrounding area.A spokesman said: "Crews are currently dealing with a fire at an industrial unit in Trafford Park."He added: "Please keep windows and doors shut if you are in the surrounding area and avoid the location while emergency...

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