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Rochdale homes evacuated as mill blaze tackled | Rochdale homes evacuated as mill blaze tackled |
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Up to 30 homes were evacuated as firefighters tackled a blaze at a mill. | |
At its height 10 fire engines and more than 50 firefighters were tackling the blaze on Greenfield Lane in Rochdale. | |
The fire broke out at about 22:30 BST and by about 01:00 Greater Manchester Service said it was making good progress and scaling back. | |
A spokesman said between 20 and 30 homes had been evacuated "as a precaution", with Bury and Rochdale Magistrates' Court opened as a refuge. | A spokesman said between 20 and 30 homes had been evacuated "as a precaution", with Bury and Rochdale Magistrates' Court opened as a refuge. |
Residents nearby were urged to keep doors and windows closed. | |
The A664 is closed in both directions between Dicken Green and Oldham Road, while closures are also in place on Milkstone Road and Well I' Th Lane. | The A664 is closed in both directions between Dicken Green and Oldham Road, while closures are also in place on Milkstone Road and Well I' Th Lane. |
The spokesman said fire engines from various stations were at the scene with crews using handheld jets on the ground and a hydraulic platform to fight the fire from the air. | The spokesman said fire engines from various stations were at the scene with crews using handheld jets on the ground and a hydraulic platform to fight the fire from the air. |
The spokesman said: "Firefighters are working hard to stop fire spread and protect nearby buildings." | The spokesman said: "Firefighters are working hard to stop fire spread and protect nearby buildings." |