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Rochdale homes evacuated as mill blaze tackled Rochdale fire: Former mill to be demolished
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Up to 30 homes were evacuated overnight as fire crews fought a blaze at a mill. A former mill that was ravaged by a fire overnight is to be demolished.
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.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.
Station Manager Nick Hince of Greater Manchester Fire Service said: "The roof has collapsed which makes it difficult to put the fire out." Greater Manchester Fire Service said the roof of the building has collapsed inwards and it is arranging demolition in order to reach the remaining pockets of fire.
Up to 30 homes were evacuated overnight as fire crews fought the blaze.
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.
People living nearby were urged to keep doors and windows closed because of the billowing smoke. Rochdale fire station manager Nick Hince said: "Crews have made great progress and we have scaled back the incident overnight. Seats of fire remain in the building and will be difficult to reach until the building has been demolished.
"Smoke in the area has been reduced and is currently blowing away from local residents but the safety advice remains the same - please keep your windows and doors closed if you live locally."
Mr Hince added: "One side of Queensway has reopened but the other side remains closed so please avoid the area if you can. We are working hard to extinguish the fire completely so please bear with us as we do so.
"Crews will remain at the scene throughout the day but I would like to thank all of our firefighters and partner agencies who have worked throughout the night, helping us bring the blaze under control."
The mill on Greenfield Lane is understood to be a cash and carry showroom.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.
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.