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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. Up to 30 homes were evacuated as fire crews fought 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. At its height 10 fire engines and more than 50 firefighters tackled the blaze, which broke out about 22:30 BST on Monday 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. Nick Hince of Greater Manchester Fire Service said: "The roof has collapsed which makes it difficult to put the fire out."
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, who took refuge in Bury and Rochdale Magistrates' Court, were allowed back home after 00:55.
Residents nearby were urged to keep doors and windows closed. Nearby residents 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. Fire engines from various stations attended the scene and used 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."