CROWDS have gathered in Walmersley as fire crews tackle a blaze believed to have been caused by a pile of rubbish.

Pictures show firefighters near an outbuilding in Peter Street, just behind the former Salisbury Club.

Eyewitness John Millar, 36, of Manchester Road, Bury, said: "It looked like firefighters have prevented the blaze,  which  I think involved a pile of rubbish, from spreading  to a nearby club premises."

Residents have reported smelling smoke all the way over in Bury town centre.

Local fire stations have been contacted for further comment.