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| Fire at Turner and Newall asbestos factory in Rochdale | Fire at Turner and Newall asbestos factory in Rochdale |
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| A huge fire has broken out at a former asbestos factory in Rochdale, Greater Manchester, the fire service said. | A huge fire has broken out at a former asbestos factory in Rochdale, Greater Manchester, the fire service said. |
| About 50 firefighters tackled the blaze after being called out just before 03:00 GMT to the old Turner and Newall site in Spodden Valley. | About 50 firefighters tackled the blaze after being called out just before 03:00 GMT to the old Turner and Newall site in Spodden Valley. |
| Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said the fire was now under control. | |
| It said residents in the immediate vicinity of Sallowfield Road should still keep doors and windows closed as a precautionary measure. | It said residents in the immediate vicinity of Sallowfield Road should still keep doors and windows closed as a precautionary measure. |
| The fire service said the fire had engulfed all three floors of the derelict mill by the time it arrived. | The fire service said the fire had engulfed all three floors of the derelict mill by the time it arrived. |
| Firefighters will remain at the scene throughout the day damping down. | Firefighters will remain at the scene throughout the day damping down. |
| Specialist officers including hazardous materials officers are also there to help ensure the safety of those working and living near the site. | |
| A spokesman added surrounding roads are still closed but there should be minimal disruption to schools and businesses in the area. | A spokesman added surrounding roads are still closed but there should be minimal disruption to schools and businesses in the area. |
| Rochdale Council refused planning permission for 600 homes to be built on the site in January 2011. | Rochdale Council refused planning permission for 600 homes to be built on the site in January 2011. |
| Peter Rawlinson, head of planning at Rochdale Council, said at the time it was rejected because there was not enough detail about how the site could be developed safely. | Peter Rawlinson, head of planning at Rochdale Council, said at the time it was rejected because there was not enough detail about how the site could be developed safely. |