Crews were called to the fire in Ashton-under-Lyne. around 8.15pm on Saturday
22:22, 03 May 2025Updated 22:39, 03 May 2025
Fire crews on the scene on Sheard Avenue in Ashton-under-Lyne
Fire crews have been scrambled to a house fire in Ashton-under-Lyne.
Crews were called at around 8.15pm on Saturday, May 3, following reports a large fire had broken out at a semi-detached home on Sheard Avenue.
Crews on the scene on Sheard Avenue in Ashton-under-Lyne
Residents reported hearing a large bang moments before three fire engines arrived at the scene.
Smallshaw Lane has been cordoned off as firefighters tend to the blaze.
Police, fire crews and ambulance at the scene on Sheard Avenue in Ashton-under-Lyne
In a video shared with the Manchester Evening News, smoke was seen billowing out of the property as concerned neighbours watched on.
Fire Crews Respond To Blaze On Sheard Avenue In Ashton
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said: “At just after 8.15pm on Saturday (May 3) three fire engines from Ashton, Stalybridge and Mossley fire stations were called to a fire at a semi-detached home on Sheard Avenue, Ashton-under-Lyne.
Fire crews on the scene at Sheard Avenue, Ashton-under-Lyne(Image: Ryan Jenkinson)
“Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus used hose reels to extinguish the fire. Crews remain in attendance with a cordon in place to make the surrounding area safe.”