Smoke seen for miles around as firefighters tackle huge blaze at industrial estate

NewsGreater Manchester NewsSalfordCrews were called out at about 4.45pm17:56, 19 Jul 2026Firefighters are battling a huge blaze at an industrial estate in Salford.‌Smoke can be seen for miles around after a fire broke out in Irlam this afternoon (July 19).‌Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said that crews were called out at about 4.45pm.‌Click here to get the biggest stories straight to your inbox in our Daily NewsletterFirefighters remain at the scene as they continue to work to contain and extinguish the blaze.‌The fire is said to have involved a 'large number of pallets'.Residents said they could see the smoke as far away as Wigan and Trafford.A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said: “Shortly after 4:45 this afternoon (Sunday 19th July), six f