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Homes were evacuated as emergency crews taped off a street after a huge fire erupted in south Manchester on Wednesday night (October 15).

Police, paramedics and fire crews raced to the scene on Lonsdale Road in Levenshulme at around 6.35pm to reports of the blaze outside a property. The incident reportedly happened in an outdoor shed.

Dramatic pictures and videos from the scene showed huge flames sending plumes of smoke billowing into the air as nearby residents watched on in horror.

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Five nearby properties were evacuated by the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service amid the emergency response, with three fire engines also in attendance. Content cannot be displayed without consent

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