Oldham fire LIVE: Huge blaze erupts with black smoke seen for miles over M60

Oldham fire LIVE: Huge blaze erupts with black smoke seen for miles over M60Local residents have been urged to keep doors and windows shut. Share Article Share Article Facebook X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky Email Copy Link Link copied Bookmark Add us as preferred source Comments live By Rebecca Robinson 12:56, Sat, May 30, 2026 Updated: 12:56, Sat, May 30, 2026 Oldham fire LIVE updates as smoke over M60 visible for miles (Image: MEN)A huge blaze has erupted in Oldham, with thick black plumes of smoke seen for miles. The "large fire" is ongoing at a scrap yard on Moston Road, ChaddertonPictures circulating on social media show smoke clouds rising above the nearby M60 motorway. People have reported seeing smoke from as far away as Manchester city centre, according to the Manchester Evening News. Local residents have been urged to "keep doors and windows shut and avoid the area". Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said in a statement: "Crews are currently tackling a large fire at a scrap yard on Moston Road, Chadderton. Due to large amounts of smoke, residents are advised to keep doors and windows shut and avoid the area." Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTFOLLOW BELOW FOR THE LATEST UPDATES: Read next           Get the day's biggest headlines in UK and World news and more Subscribe Invalid emailWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy Policy