Dozens of firefighters remain at scene of Radcliffe mill fire as cordon in place

A cordon remains in place on Milltown Street

Firefighters from across Greater Manchester remain at the scene of a derelict mill blaze in Radcliffe on Tuesday night (April 21).

Dozens of firefighters from across the area, along with police and paramedics, were called to the fire on Milltown Street at 7.15pm.

A cordon was put in place and people were urged to avoid the area and keep doors and windows closed.

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In an update at 11.40pm on Tuesday, Leon Henry, GMFRS Group Manager and Incident Commander at the scene, said: “Crews are working hard to extinguish the fire and have made good progress.

“Our firefighters, who have been supported at the scene by colleagues from Greater Manchester Police, North West Ambulance Service and Bury Council, will remain in attendance overnight to fully extinguish the fire.“Residents are still advised to avoid the area with a road closure in place on Milltown Street.”

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