Trafford Park Fire: Massive Blaze at Rubber Factory

0:00On April 25, firefighters are still battling the aftermath of a massive blaze at a rubber factory in Trafford Park. Yesterday afternoon on Friday, over 100 emergency calls flooded in as thick smoke poured over the industrial estate from a unit in Bratoke. Business Park. The fire started outside before ripping through an empty single-story building about 30 by 30 meters. At its peak, 11 fire engines and more than 50 firefighters tackled the flames while several hundred folks got evacuated from nearby businesses. And homes were told to seal up windows and doors. People in the area reacted quick, staying clear as the situation heated up. Officials say the top priority was keeping everyone safe and stopping the spread to a huge neighboring warehouse packed with stock crews nailed that, containing most of the damage. Late yesterday, the roof caved in, forcing firefighters back for a bit. This morning, a big cordon holds strong around the site, with crews still on hand damping things down. They plan to stick around through the evening and overnight to secure the area before digging into what caused it all, and they're thanking locals for.

1:06Their patience while the air clears.