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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 fire crews fought a blaze at a mill. Up to 30 homes were evacuated overnight as fire crews fought a blaze at a mill.
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 22:30 BST at Dicken Green Mill, Rochdale, and was attended by 10 fire engines and more than 50 firefighters at its height.
Nick Hince of Greater Manchester Fire Service said: "The roof has collapsed which makes it difficult to put the fire out." Station Manager Nick Hince of Greater Manchester Fire Service said: "The roof has collapsed which makes it difficult to put the fire out."
Residents, who took refuge in Bury and Rochdale Magistrates' Court, were allowed back home after 00:55.Residents, who took refuge in Bury and Rochdale Magistrates' Court, were allowed back home after 00:55.
Nearby residents were urged to keep doors and windows closed. People living nearby were urged to keep doors and windows closed because of the billowing smoke.
The mill on Greenfield Lane is understood to be a cash and carry showroom.
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.
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.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.