Oldham Road pub on fire as emergency services tackle blaze

Emergency services are on the scene after the fire erupted at a landmark former pub in Oldham

Crews at the scene on Friday night(Image: Dan Mclaughlin)

Firefighters are tackling a fire at a landmark former pub in Oldham tonight (Friday). Crews were called to the now derelict Weavers Arms building, on Oldham Road in Failsworth, shortly before 6.40pm.

Three fire engines are currently at the scene. Pictures show crews using an aerial platform to douse water on the building from above.

Firefighting efforts are contuing, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said.

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A spokesperson said: “Shortly after 6.38pm this evening (Friday 22 May), three fire engines from Manchester Central, Hollins and Phillips Park fire stations were called to reports of a derelict building fire on Oldham Road in Failsworth, Manchester.

Crews used breathing apparatus and jets to tackle the fire(Image: Dan Mclaughlin)

“Crews arrived quickly at the scene. Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus are using hose reels, two jets, and a turntable ladder to extinguish the fire. Firefighters are still at the scene.”

There are not believed to be have any reports of any injuries. The pub is said to have ceased trading in 2011.