Huge emergency response as dozens of firefighters tackle blaze at derelict mill

Crews rushed to the area which remains taped off as they continue to try and extinguish the fire

21:55, 27 Sep 2025Updated 22:02, 27 Sep 2025

Milltown Street in Radcliffe has been taped off

There is a massive emergency service response in Radcliffe tonight after a fire broke out at a mill.

Fire engines, police and paramedic vehicles were seen racing to Milltown Street shortly before 8pm.

A has broken out at a derelict mill, according to Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS).

Locals claim crews are working at Pioneers Mill at the bottom of Milltown Street.

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Large flames have been spotted from the nearby Radcliffe tram stop.

Smoke can also be seen billowing across the area.

Flames seen from the tram tracks

Nine fire engines have attended the scene and firefighters are currently using jets to tackle the blaze.

A cordon has been put in place which stretches underneath the bridge containing the tram tracks.

Ambulance service incident response units are among the other vehicles that have been seen at the scene.

The public are being kept well back

There have not yet been any reports of anyone being injured.

A spokesperson for GMFRS said: “Shortly after 7.50pm on Saturday 27 September, nine fire appliances from across Greater Manchester were called to attend a fire involving a derelict mill on Milltown Street, Radcliffe.

There was a rush of sirens earlier

“Crews arrived quickly and are using jets and breathing apparatus to extinguish the fire.

“Firefighters remain in attendance at this time.”

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