A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said: “Shortly after 8.15am on Sunday 23 February, 10 fire appliances from across Greater Manchester were called to attend a fire involving heavy goods vehicles on Ennis Close, Manchester.
Residents reported hearing "explosions" before seeing plumes of black smoke filling the sky as emergency services raced to the scene at Roundthorn industrial estate near Wythenshawe Hospital.
Firefighters are battling the blaze at an industrial estate in Ennis Close in Wythenshawe after reports of a fire involving heavy goods vehicles.
A FIREBALL has erupted near a hospital leaving an inferno and a huge plume of black smoke in Manchester - with residents evacuated from their homes.
Ten fire engines are currently in attendance with police and ambulance services also assisting at the scene.
