Incidents

19Dec2010_Stretford_Explosion

GMFRS — Sun, 19 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

GREATER Manchester Fire and Rescue Service received reports of an explosion in a block of flats on Stretford's Tree Walk on Sunday, December 19 at 8.38am.

Three fire crews, from Sale and Stetford, were mobilised and when they arrived at the flats found an explosion had happened, however was confined to the flats.

Fourteen occupants were evacuated from the property - seven were self rescued and seven were led to safety by firefighters.

Police cordoned off the area and ambulance staff attended the incident as precautionary measures.

The explosion caused damage to a small area within a communal area.

National Grid and the police are working together to establish the cause of the explosion.

17Dec2010_Oldham_Cooking_Fire

GMFRS — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

GREATER Manchester Fire and Rescue Service received reports of a fire involving a domestic property on Hathershaw's Dowry Street in Oldham at 2.09am on Friday, December 17, 2010.

Three fire crews attended the fire from Oldham and Chadderton fire stations. When they arrived at the terraced house used a door ram to enter - rescuing a 29 year old woman from the smoke logged living room. Paramedics assessed the casualty who was taken to hospital.

The fire involved the cooker in the kitchen and was tackled by firefighters using a hose reel whilst wearing breathing apparatus.

The fire started when cooking was left unattended.

Domestic/Kitchens/Cooking Incidents

Community Fire Safety Advice

Never leave cooking unattended- even to answer the 'phone or the door - serious fires can start when your distracted, even for a few seconds.
When cooking fried food, dry it before you put it in the hot oil. If the oil starts to smoke, turn off the heat and leave the pan to cool. Never fill the pan more than one-third full of oil. Never throw water over the pan.

Smoke Alarms…Your First Line of Defence

Your first line of defence should be a smoke alarm. If there is a fire, a smoke alarm will immediately warn you, giving you and everyone in your home time to escape to safety.
Fit smoke alarms on the ceiling on each floor level in your home - the best places are top of the staircase, stair landing and between living and sleeping areas (do not fit them in the kitchen).
Do NOT REMOVE THE BATTERIES - if your smoke alarm keeps going off it might be too close to the kitchen.

Further Information and Guidance

16Dec2010_Hyde_Aged_Persons_Home_Fire

GMFRS — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Hyde Aged Persons Home Fire

GREATER Manchester Fire and Rescue Service received reports of a fire involving an ex-Aged Persons home, known as Charlotte House, on Hyde's Albert Road at 2.17am on Thursday, December 16, 2010.

Eight fire crews attended to the fire from across Greater Manchester - including those from Hyde, Ashton, Stalybridge and Gorton fire station's.

When they arrived at the address firefighters were confronted with a well developed fire involving the building's ground floor and roof - bringing it under control using jet hoses and an aerial appliance.

Two adults had self rescued from the property before firefighters arrived there - who were checked over by paramedics and declined hospital treatment.

The fire caused severed damage to the buildings basement, ground and first floors and the roof.

As of 12 noon one fire crew and members of the Fire Investigation team were in attendance at the address.

At this stage the cause of the blaze is unknown.

16Dec2010_Farnworth_Electric_Incidents

GMFRS — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

GREATER Manchester Fire and Rescue Service received reports of an incident involving an electric mains intake, on Farnworth's North Avenue at 5.10am on Thursday, December 16, 2010.

Farnworth fire crews attended the address where they discovered damage had been caused to the mains smoke detector - caused by an electrical fault due to a power surge following vandalism of a nearby substation. The electricity board were informed of the incident.

Between 5.10 and 6.30am a further ten similar incidents occurred as a result of the vandalised substation, at properties on Farnworth's; Central Avenue, West Avenue, George Street, Cedar Grove, Shillingford Road x2, Laburnum Road, Plodder Lane and Pine Grove.

14Dec2010_Broughton_Cooking_Fire

GMFRS — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service received reports of a fire involving a domestic property on Higher Broughton's Agnes Street on Tuesday, December 14, 2010.

Three fire crews, from Broughton and Manchester Central Fire Stations were mobilised and on their arrival at the terraced house found a fire involving a chip pan in the kitchen.

Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus brought the fire under control using hose reels, later using a pressure fan to remove smoke from the house.

The fire started when cooking was left unattended with damage being caused to the chip pan and its contents.

Three people had self rescued from the house before fire crews arrived.

Domestic/Kitchens/Cooking Incidents

Community Fire Safety Advice

Never leave cooking unattended- even to answer the 'phone or the door - serious fires can start when your distracted, even for a few seconds.
When cooking fried food, dry it before you put it in the hot oil. If the oil starts to smoke, turn off the heat and leave the pan to cool. Never fill the pan more than one-third full of oil. Never throw water over the pan.

Smoke Alarms…Your First Line of Defence

Your first line of defence should be a smoke alarm. If there is a fire, a smoke alarm will immediately warn you, giving you and everyone in your home time to escape to safety.
Fit smoke alarms on the ceiling on each floor level in your home - the best places are top of the staircase, stair landing and between living and sleeping areas (do not fit them in the kitchen).
Do NOT REMOVE THE BATTERIES - if your smoke alarm keeps going off it might be too close to the kitchen.

Further Information and Guidance

12Dec10_Pallet_Fire_in_Rochdale

GMFRS — Sun, 12 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

At 01:34 hours fire fighters from Rochdale, Heywood, Oldham and Hyde were called to the report of a fire on Albert Royds Street, Bellfield, Rochdale.

When they arrived they found a fire involving a large quantity of wooden pallets in a storage yard.

The twenty fire fighters who attended the incident used four fire engines and an aerial appliance to contain and extinguish the fire - which had also spread to a lorry trailer.

The fire affected approximately 300 pallets - the cause of the fire is now the subject of a joint investigation.

12Dec10_Fire_in_lobby_of_Flats

GMFRS — Sun, 12 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

At 14:19 hrs fire fighters from Blackley and Chadderton were called to a fire at a set of three storey flats on Blueberry Avenue, Moston.

The fire fighters extinguished a fire involving a pram on the ground floor of the communal hallway, using hosereels. The fire had heavily smoke logged the communal areas of the flats. During the incident fire fighters rescued a woman, a nine year old girl, a seven year old boy and a baby girl from the a third storey window using a nine metre ladder. They also led seven people to safety during the incident.

All the people rescued were treated and assessed at the scene for smoke inhalation - with two adults and three children taken to hospital for further assessment.

The cause of the fire is now the subject of a joint investigation between GMFRS and GMP.

12Dec10_Gas_Pipe_Rupture

GMFRS — Sun, 12 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

At 15:10 fire fighters from Farnworth and Stretford were called to the report of an 'explosion' at a supermarket on Bolton Road, Walkden.

When they arrived the fire fighters dealt with an incident where it is believed a pressurized pipe, part of a refrigeration unit, had ruptured.

Working in conjunction with on site staff the fire fighters isolated the pipe and assisted NWAS crews dealing with eight casualties suffering minor injuries.

06Dec10_Kitchen-Fire_in_Burnage

GMFRS — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

At 16:07 hrs fire crews from Stockport and Withington were called to the report of a fire in a terraced house on Arbor Avenue, Burnage.

When they arrived the fire fighters found a fire had started which involved a pan of oil in the kitchen of the house - when the occupier had been distracted by a 'phone call.

A 32 year old man suffered smoke inhalation and burns to his hands when he carried the burning pan out of the kitchen.

The man was treated at the scene - and then taken to hospital for further treatment.

Community Fire Safety Advice

Never leave cooking unattended- even to answer the 'phone or the door - serious fires can start when your distracted, even for a few seconds.
When cooking fried food, dry it before you put it in the hot oil. If the oil starts to smoke, turn off the heat and leave the pan to cool. Never fill the pan more than one-third full of oil. Never throw water over the pan.

Smoke Alarms…Your First Line of Defence

Your first line of defence should be a smoke alarm. If there is a fire, a smoke alarm will immediately warn you, giving you and everyone in your home time to escape to safety.
Fit smoke alarms on the ceiling on each floor level in your home - the best places are top of the staircase, stair landing and between living and sleeping areas (do not fit them in the kitchen).
Do NOT REMOVE THE BATTERIES - if your smoke alarm keeps going off it might be too close to the kitchen.

Further Information and Guidance

08Dec2010_Large_Scale_Exercise_Littleborough

GMFRS — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Please be advised that from 7pm tonight (December 8) there will be a large scale multi-agency training exercise taking place in the vicinity of Hollingworth Lake, Littleborough, Rochdale.

The exercise will involve a simulated rescue from icy water utilising specialist water rescue teams.

Attendance will involve a large number of emergency vehicles and we would ask that where possible reassurance is conveyed to members of the public who may have cause for concern.

Winter Safety Advice

Venturing onto frozen ponds, lakes and canals is extremely dangerous; falling through the ice can so easily have fatal results. Children are particularly at risk, and parents and guardians are asked to remind them of the dangers!

Pets are also likely to become stranded if not kept under close control; this often leads to people risking their own lives to reach them".

Please remember the following advice!

Do not go onto ice-covered lakes, ponds or rivers - it's not safe!
(In the event of entering icy water hypothermia can set in very quickly reducing the ability to get out safely).
The ice closest to the bank may appear to be thick but it becomes thinner towards the middle.
If a dog or another animal falls through the ice, do not go to its rescue, if the ice did not support the animal it will not take your weight!!!!
Do not become a victim; always call the Emergency Services on 999.
If you do see a person or animal in difficulties call 999 and direct the Emergency Services on their arrival.

For seasonal safety information please Visit: www.safe4winter.com

6Dec2010_Blackley_Cooking_Fire

GMFRS — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

On Monday, December 6 at 7.07pm Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service received reports of a fire involving a domestic property on Tilgate Walk in Blackley.

Fire crews from Blackley and Manchester Central Fire Stations were mobilised and on their arrival at the terraced house found that a fire had happened involving the cooker - which started when cooking was left unattended.

As a result of the fire a woman and child suffered from the effects of smoke and attended hospital.

Domestic/Kitchens/Cooking Incidents

Community Fire Safety Advice

Never leave cooking unattended- even to answer the 'phone or the door - serious fires can start when your distracted, even for a few seconds.
When cooking fried food, dry it before you put it in the hot oil. If the oil starts to smoke, turn off the heat and leave the pan to cool. Never fill the pan more than one-third full of oil. Never throw water over the pan.

Smoke Alarms…Your First Line of Defence

Your first line of defence should be a smoke alarm. If there is a fire, a smoke alarm will immediately warn you, giving you and everyone in your home time to escape to safety.
Fit smoke alarms on the ceiling on each floor level in your home - the best places are top of the staircase, stair landing and between living and sleeping areas (do not fit them in the kitchen).
Do NOT REMOVE THE BATTERIES - if your smoke alarm keeps going off it might be too close to the kitchen.

Further Information and Guidance

6Dec2010_Altrincham_Building_Fire

GMFRS — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

On Monday, December 6 at 2.09pm Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service received reports of a fire involving a building on Charcoal Road in the Dunham Massey area of Altrincham, Trafford.

Four Fire Crews - from Stretford, Sale and Altrincham Fire Stations - were mobilised and when they arrived at the address found a fire involving a derelict three storey building.

Firefighters brought the blaze under control using a Hydraulic Platform and Jets.

As of 10.30am on Tuesday, December 7, one fire crew remained in attendance at the address.

02Dec2010_Breightmet_Chip_Pan_Fire

GMFRS — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

On Thursday, December 2 at 5.49am Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service received reports of a fire involving a domestic property on Silchester Way in Breightmet, Bolton.

Fire crews from Bolton Central and Bolton North Fire Stations were mobilised and on their arrival at the terraced house found a fire involving a chip pan - which had been left unattended.

Three people had self rescued from the house when Firefighters arrived - a man, a woman and a child - all who attended hospital.

The fire caused damage to the chip pan and cooker.

Domestic/Kitchens/Cooking Incidents

Community Fire Safety Advice

Never leave cooking unattended- even to answer the 'phone or the door - serious fires can start when your distracted, even for a few seconds.
When cooking fried food, dry it before you put it in the hot oil. If the oil starts to smoke, turn off the heat and leave the pan to cool. Never fill the pan more than one-third full of oil. Never throw water over the pan.

Smoke Alarms…Your First Line of Defence

Your first line of defence should be a smoke alarm. If there is a fire, a smoke alarm will immediately warn you, giving you and everyone in your home time to escape to safety.
Fit smoke alarms on the ceiling on each floor level in your home - the best places are top of the staircase, stair landing and between living and sleeping areas (do not fit them in the kitchen).
Do NOT REMOVE THE BATTERIES - if your smoke alarm keeps going off it might be too close to the kitchen.

Further Information and Guidance

30Nov2010_Trafford_Park_Factory_Fire

GMFRS — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

On Tuesday, November 30 at 4.20pm Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service received reports of a fire involving a commercial property on Trafford Park Road in Trafford Park.

Fire crews from Trafford and Eccles were mobilised and on their arrival at the paper manufacturing factory found a fire involving a large amount of paper and a machine on the first floor.

Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus fought the fire using jets.

28Nov10_Toaster_Fire_in_Rochdale

GMFRS — Sun, 28 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

On Sunday, November 28 at 18.59pm Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service received reports of a fire involving a domestic property on Broad Lane in Rochdale.

On arrival firefighters found a fire involving a toaster in the kitchen of a bungalow.

There was damage by fire to the food in toaster. The cause of the fire was due to a faulty toaster.

Community Fire Safety Advice

Never leave cooking unattended- even to answer the 'phone or the door - serious fires can start when your distracted, even for a few seconds.
When cooking fried food, dry it before you put it in the hot oil. If the oil starts to smoke, turn off the heat and leave the pan to cool. Never fill the pan more than one-third full of oil. Never throw water over the pan.

Smoke Alarms…Your First Line of Defence

Your first line of defence should be a smoke alarm. If there is a fire, a smoke alarm will immediately warn you, giving you and everyone in your home time to escape to safety.
Fit smoke alarms on the ceiling on each floor level in your home - the best places are top of the staircase, stair landing and between living and sleeping areas (do not fit them in the kitchen).
Do NOT REMOVE THE BATTERIES - if your smoke alarm keeps going off it might be too close to the kitchen.

Further Information and Guidance

28Nov10_Kitchen_Fire_in_Whitefield

GMFRS — Sun, 28 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

On Sunday, November 28 at 14.26pm Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service received reports of a fire involving a domestic property on Douglas Close in Whitefield.

On arrival firefighters found a fire involving a cooker in the kitchen of a semi-detached property. The cause of the fire was due cooking left unattended.

Community Fire Safety Advice

Never leave cooking unattended- even to answer the 'phone or the door - serious fires can start when your distracted, even for a few seconds.
When cooking fried food, dry it before you put it in the hot oil. If the oil starts to smoke, turn off the heat and leave the pan to cool. Never fill the pan more than one-third full of oil. Never throw water over the pan.

Smoke Alarms…Your First Line of Defence

Your first line of defence should be a smoke alarm. If there is a fire, a smoke alarm will immediately warn you, giving you and everyone in your home time to escape to safety.
Fit smoke alarms on the ceiling on each floor level in your home - the best places are top of the staircase, stair landing and between living and sleeping areas (do not fit them in the kitchen).
Do NOT REMOVE THE BATTERIES - if your smoke alarm keeps going off it might be too close to the kitchen.

Further Information and Guidance

27Nov10_Heater_Fire_in_Wythenshaw

GMFRS — Sat, 27 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

On Saturday, November 27 at 10.50pm Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service received reports of a fire involving a domestic property on Portrush Road in Wythenshawe.

On arrival firefighters found a fire involving a heater in a first floor bedroom of a terraced house.

There was fire damaged to the electric heater. The cause of the fire was due to an electrical short circuit.

Community Fire Safety Advice

Keep electrical leads and appliances away from water.
Check the toaster is clean and away from curtains and kitchen rolls.
Turn off electrical appliances when they are not being used and service them regularly.
Don't overload sockets - only use one plug in each socket.
If you have to use more than one plug per socket, use a fused adaptor and keep the total output to no more than 13 amps.

Smoke Alarms…Your First Line of Defence

Your first line of defence should be a smoke alarm. If there is a fire, a smoke alarm will immediately warn you, giving you and everyone in your home time to escape to safety.
Fit smoke alarms on the ceiling on each floor level in your home - the best places are top of the staircase, stair landing and between living and sleeping areas (do not fit them in the kitchen).
Do NOT REMOVE THE BATTERIES - if your smoke alarm keeps going off it might be too close to the kitchen.

Further Information and Guidance

26Nov2010_RTC_Bredbury

GMFRS — Fri, 26 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

On Friday, November 26, at 6.27am Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service received reports of a road traffic collision on Bents Lane, Bredbury. The incident involved a double decker bus and five other vehicles, four of which were stationary.

The driver of the bus and the driver of one motor vehicle have been extracted by fire personnel and conveyed to hospital. Two further casualties received relatively minor injuries as passengers on the bus. There were approximately 15 - 20 people on the bus at the time.

Road closure

Bents Lane between Victoria Avenue and Clegg Street will remain closed throughout the morning following investigations from Greater Manchester Police.

25Nov2010_Chip_Pan_Fire

GMFRS — Thu, 25 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

On Thursday, November 25 at 15.45pm Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service received reports of a fire involving a domestic property on Windsor Road in Coppice.

Firefighters were mobilised and on their arrival at the terraced house found a fire in the kitchen involving a chip pan on a cooker that had been left unattended.

There was fire damaged to a ground floor kitchen and contents of the property.

Firefighters used a hose reel to tackle the fire and a pressure fan to remove smoke from the property.

Make your kitchen a safer place for you and the family

23Nov2010_Ashton_under_Lyne_Cooking_Fire

GMFRS — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

On Tuesday, November 23 at 10.30pm Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service received reports of a fire involving a domestic property on Darnton Road in Ashton-under-Lyne.

Stalybridge Firefighters were mobilised and on their arrival at the semi detached house found that a fire had happened involving an oven - which had been left unattended.

The fire damaged the oven and smoke damage was caused to the house and firefighters used a pressure fan to remove smoke from the property.

Domestic/Kitchens/Cooking Incidents

Community Fire Safety Advice

Never leave cooking unattended- even to answer the 'phone or the door - serious fires can start when your distracted, even for a few seconds.
When cooking fried food, dry it before you put it in the hot oil. If the oil starts to smoke, turn off the heat and leave the pan to cool. Never fill the pan more than one-third full of oil. Never throw water over the pan.

Smoke Alarms…Your First Line of Defence

Your first line of defence should be a smoke alarm. If there is a fire, a smoke alarm will immediately warn you, giving you and everyone in your home time to escape to safety.
Fit smoke alarms on the ceiling on each floor level in your home - the best places are top of the staircase, stair landing and between living and sleeping areas (do not fit them in the kitchen).
Do NOT REMOVE THE BATTERIES - if your smoke alarm keeps going off it might be too close to the kitchen.

Further Information and Guidance