Crews from Bolton and Bury among 100 firefighters tackling large fire

The unit, measuring over 100 metres, is still ablaze and Albert Royds Street remains closed and will do throughout the day. A nearby railway line is also closed and is affecting services between Todmorden and Rochdale.

Residents from three homes closest to the fire were also evacuated.

This video shows you the extent of the fire here in #Rochdale. Crews working incredibly hard to tackle this fire 🔥 pic.twitter.com/9D09CcTX2q

— Manchester Fire (@manchesterfire) February 8, 2018

Area Manager Ben Levy said: “Crews were met with a very serious fire at the building which is over 100 metres and is still fully involved in fire. Our priority now is to protect neighbouring properties.

“Unfortunately there is an awful lot of smoke in the area so I would ask people locally to keep their doors and windows closed. Albert Royds Street also remains closed and will do for most of the day, along with a nearby railway line.

“We are working with partners to get these open as soon as possible.”

📸: With around 100 firefighters dealing with the incident, this gives you an idea of what we’re up against pic.twitter.com/Y8wCSDWKCp

— Manchester Fire (@manchesterfire) February 8, 2018

Here is an update from Area Manager Ben Levy on the fire in #Rochdale

👉 Building still involved in fire
👉 Priority is to protect local properties
👉 Albert Royd Street still closed
👉 Large amount of smoke in the area - keep windows and doors shut.

Watch ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/urIzx0OZag

— Manchester Fire (@manchesterfire) February 8, 2018