A huge fire at a derelict nightclub in Tameside is being investigated as arson, police have confirmed.
The blaze broke out at the former Hudson Bay nightclub building in Ashton-under-Lyne just after 6.15pm last night (Thursday). Stamford Street Central was closed off by emergency services as the fire service attempted to bring the blaze under control.
Multiple fire crews raced to the scene, as clouds of black smoke could been seen escaping from the windows of the building. Adjoining Booth Street was also closed off, with fire crews remaining at the scene for around two hours.
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Today (Friday), a Greater Manchester Police spokesperson confirmed that the fire was being investigated as arson. No further updates are available at this stage.
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said last night: "Just after 6.15pm on Thursday 29 September, fire crews were called to reports of a fire at a derelict industrial building on Booth Street, Ashton. Four fire engines from Ashton, Stalybridge, Hollins and Mossley fire stations, along with a hydraulic platform from Oldham, a Command Support Unit from Atherton, and further support from Hyde, quickly attended the incident.
"Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus used three hose reels to extinguish the fire. GMFRS crews were in attendance for about two hours."
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