Shoppers and homeowners have been evacuated after a huge fire broke out on an industrial estate.
Emergency services rushed to the scene in Saddleworth, Greater Manchester, in the early hours of this morning.
Residents and shoppers have been ordered to avoid the area and keep their windows and doors closed, amid fears of toxic fumes.
Footage taken from a Tesco superstore car park shows a huge plume of black smoke rising into the sky.
Around 45 properties on nearby streets have been evacuated as a precaution while emergency services investigate.
A specialist environmental unit has arrived, with reports of toxic materials in the area.
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