A mill caught fire in Rochdale.
Six fire engines were scrambled to a fire at Fothergill Engineered Fabrics, Ealees, Littleborough, shortly after 1pm this afternoon (Thursday).
People who live nearby are being urged to keep their doors and windows closed.
A spokesman for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said: "We were called at 1.06 to the Ealees area of Littleborough to a fire at a mill.
"Six fire engines, two breathing apparatus and a hose reel were used.
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"The incident is ongoing."
The fire is out, a member of staff told the Manchester Evening News.
It is understood that no one was hurt during the incident.
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