Fire crews called after blaze breaks out at Sharston tip

NewsGreater Manchester NewsSharstonThe recycling centre has reportedly closed amid the fire16:12, 18 Jul 2026Fire crews were called after a blaze broke out at a tip in Sharston.‌The fire broke out at the Longley Lane Recycling Centre just before 12.20pm today (Saturday, July 18). Three fire engines were sent to the scene.‌The tip reportedly closed amid the fire. A spokesperson for the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue (GMFRS) said the blaze involved a waste shredder.‌Click here to get the biggest stories straight to your inbox in our Daily NewsletterIn a statement, a GMFRS spokesperson said: “Shortly before 12.20pm this afternoon (Saturday, July 18), three fire engines from Wythenshawe, Withington, Cheadle fire stations were called to fire inside a commercial building on Longley Lane, Sha