Huge plumes of smoke drifted across Manchester city centre and were visible for miles after a fire at a scrap metal yard.
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service confirmed there were no reported injuries.
The fire was reported at a yard between Cornbrook Road and the towpath for Bridgewater Canal, near to the city centre, at around 6.35pm on Wednesday.
The location is close to Dinton Street, behind the Cornbrook Metrolink station.
The fire service confirmed four fire engines were at the scene.
Firefighters were currently tackling the blaze.
One resident, living in Castlefield, saw the fire from their high-rise flat.
They described the amount of smoke generated as like an 'apocalypse'.
The resident said: "The flames seem to be contained to the scrapyard, but it shows no sign of calming down.
"The smoke blowing into Manchester is crazy."
A spokesman for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said firefighters were currently tackling the blaze.
They were called to the scene at 6.35pm.
An update is expected later.
Metrolink trams are not being affected.
