Massive Fire in Manchester's Trafford Area

0:00On April 24th, a massive fire erupted in Manchester's Trafford area just after 1pm British summer time, sending thick black smoke billowing high. Into the sky, visible for miles around. Police jumped in quick, shutting down major roads to keep things safe while backing up the fire crews on site. Folks across greater Manchester are buzzing, spotting the plumes from spots like Marble Bridge and Stockport and right near Media City UK and Salford, with photos flooding social media. No word yet on what sparked the blaze, but emergency teams are fully locked in, handling the situation at what looks like a retail park. We'll stay on top of updates as fire officials drop more details on this smoky chaos.