A huge blaze has ripped through an industrial park in Salford creating a plume of black smoke that can be seen for miles . More than 50 firefighters are currently tackling the blaze at the Junction Eco-Park in Clifton , Swinton , which is believed to involve a large quantity of recycled plastics . Dramatic video footage has shown black smoke filling the sky in Greater Manchester - bringing traffic to a standstill on the M60 . No injuries have been reported but people living nearby said they heard 'massive bangs ' and described the blaze as 'devastating ' . A fire has been raging through an industrial park in Salford for three hours , no injuries have been reported . Crews were called to the industrial site at 4.30pm and firefighters are using three jets to get the blaze under control . Dramatic video footage has shown black smoke filling the sky in Greater Manchester - bringing traffic to a standstill on the M60 . The fire is believed to have affected at least one warehouse in the eco-park and the blaze is expected to continue throughout the night . The heat from the fire was so fierce that it melted the lettering on a fire engine at the scene . Manchester Fire Service said the blaze is expected to continue throughout the night and around 40 firefighters will be kept at the scene . The alarm was raised by a member of the public at around 4.30pm today and the fire service has received more than 70 calls from members of the public since then . The fire is believed to have affected at least one warehouse in the eco-park and firefighters are spraying water over surrounding buildings to stop the fire spreading . Eight fire engines are fighting the blaze , and people living in the area have been advised to keep their windows shut due to the smoke . A spokeswoman for Manchester Fire Service : 'They are currently surrounding the fire , pouring water on to the fire itself but also on to the adjacent businesses and doing all they can to stop it spreading to them . The heat from the fire was so fierce that it melted the lettering on a fire engine at the scene . More than 40 firefighters are tackling the blaze at the Junction Eco-Park in Clifton , Swinton . The cloud of back smoke has caused chaos on the M60 and hundreds of families have been stuck in tailbacks . People living nearby have been warned to keep their windows closed and hundreds have taken to social media to share pictures of the 'devastating ' blaze . 'They are working really hard to put this fire out . ' Manchester Fire Service wrote on Twitter : 'The heat from the cliftonfire is so intense it melted the letters on this fire engine . ' Crews were called to the industrial site at 4.30pm and firefighters are using three jets to get the blaze under control . A hazardous area response team has also been sent to the scene by the North West Ambulance Service . The smoke is causing chaos on the M60 , with queuing traffic between J13 , Worsley , and J16 , Pendlebury and congestion stretching back to J9 , Trafford Park . People living nearby have been warned to keep their windows closed and hundreds have taken to social media to share pictures of the 'devastating ' blaze . Crews were called at 4.30pm to the industrial site , off Rake Lane , where a large quantity of plastic is burning . There was queuing traffic between J13 , Worsley , and J16 , Pendlebury and congestion stretching back to J9 , Trafford Park . Tori Smith ‏said : 'Some massive bangs and very scary ! # manchesterfire # cliftonfire # salfordfire . ' Martin Kelly ‏said : 'Fire looks devastating - hope everyone is okay and the firefighters tackling the blaze stay safe . ' Victoria Winn ‏said : 'Big fire in Salford on way home . Of course this slowed the traffic down for a few miles whilst we all had a good look . ' A spokeswoman for Manchester Fire and Rescue said : 'Fire in Clifton involves a large quantity of recycled plastics , firefighters working really hard at the scene . 'Crew are protecting adjacent buildings with jets of water to stop the fire from spreading . ' The industrial park is home to businesses including a waste management and recycling company and a social welfare charity , Recycling Lives . Eight fire engines are fighting the blaze , and people living in the area have been advised to keep their windows shut due to the smoke . The industrial park is home to businesses including a waste management and recycling company and a social welfare charity , Recycling Lives .
Huge blaze has ripped through warehouses at an industrial park in Salford . More than 50 firefighters are tackling the blaze at the Junction Eco-Park . Dramatic video footage has shown black smoke billowing into the sky . No injuries reported but the heat has melted lettering on a fire engine .