Firefighters have been tackling a blaze at a house in Bolton throughout the night.
Fire crews were called to reports of a domestic building fire on Mobberley Road at around 11.15pm on Saturday (June 24). Five fire engines from across Greater Manchester were in attendance.
Residents nearby were advised to keep their doors and windows closed and to avoid the area as crews tackled the blaze.
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Dramatic video footage of the blaze showed smoke engulfing the rear of the property as fire crews hosed the area down. Residents were seen looking on whilst standing behind a cordon.
Photos from the scene also show the fire has caused extensive damage to the property’s roof.
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said operations have since been scaled back having made good progress with the blaze but firefighters remain at the scene.
A spokesperson for GMFRS said: “Shortly before 11.15pm yesterday (Saturday, June 24), fire crews were called to attend Mobberley Road, Bolton amid reports of a domestic building fire.
“Five fire engines from across Greater Manchester, the turntable ladder from Bolton Central fire station, and our drone unit arrived quickly on the scene and firefighters using three jets, one hose reel and four breathing apparatus extinguished the fire.
“Operations have been scaled back but firefighters remain at the scene at this time.”
Greater Manchester Police have also been contacted for further information.
