Wigan scrapyard fire leads to thick black smoke across borough
Thick black smoke can be seen across one area of Greater Manchester after a fire at a vehicle scrapyard. Six fire engines have been tackling the flames in Templeton Road South, Platt Bridge since about 16:00 BST.Images shared with the BBC and on social media show the huge plume of smoke rising above Wigan.A spokesman for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue said the blaze was now under control and two fire engines remained at the scene.
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