Broadmeadows fire: Smoke billowing across northern suburbs

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The massive Broadmeadows tyre fire that covered several suburbs in smoke could be burning until Wednesday.

About 60 firefighters battled the fire throughout the night

It continues to burn, although the amount of smoke has decreased significantly and nearby business are expected to reopen.

Smoke from the Maygar Boulevard blaze, which started about 9am, could be seen from as far as the Morning Peninsula.

Pretty clear which way that smoke’s heading. More photos: https://t.co/T2l8jAFeZ6 (Credit: via @interactiveprod) pic.twitter.com/kZRM0E78Vp

? 3AW Melbourne (@3AW693) January 10, 2016

The cause of the fire is not yet known.

The fire is well clear of homes, but there was a Watch and Act warning for residents at Broadmeadows, Campbellfield, Coolaroo, Dallas, Fawkner, Gladstone Park, Glenroy, Gowanbrae, Hadfield, Jacana, Lalor, Meadow Heights, Reservoir, Thomastown and Westmeadows.

Nearby residents have been advised to close windows and turn off air-conditioning.

@3AW693 fire in campbellfield pic.twitter.com/1tSPI4hfl6

? Pierce Dawson (@pierce_dawson) January 10, 2016

BREAKING: Tyres alight in #Broadmeadows. Massive plume of black smoke @9NewsMelb pic.twitter.com/87Bk1bb5Dv

? Nathan Tanti (@ntanti) January 10, 2016

Somebody hasn’t had the best start to the week just north of Coburg. pic.twitter.com/w6gUgshrXU

? Sam Drummond (@samdrummond) January 10, 2016

@3AW693 fire?? out towards the northwest? #Melbourne pic.twitter.com/S0eoRb9AKj

? Bassem Abousaid (@interactiveprod) January 10, 2016

@3AW693 View from 32nd floor in the city. pic.twitter.com/QWOjRphknI

? Dusty Pee (@DustyPee) January 10, 2016

@3AW693 Massive #fire #cambellfield. View from Sydney Rd pic.twitter.com/rTWr5N64N8

? Lady Lovely Lumps (@Chemu18Cheryl) January 10, 2016

@Channel7 @9NewsAUS @3AW693 pic.twitter.com/8wFeDAWNuv

? Deborah Clowes (@DeborahClowes) January 10, 2016