Emergency services raced to the scene
A dramatic car fire broke out and left a street smothered in smoke in Oldham on Monday afternoon (February 16). Emergency crews were called to the blaze on Milnrow Road at around 4.25pm.
The red vehicle, parked beside an off licence, became engulfed in flames. Fire engines arrived on blue lights and cordoned off the area and part of the road, causing significant traffic throughout the afternoon.
Dramatic videos shared on social media show thick smoke plumes smothering the street. The blaze took around 45 minutes to get under control, the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service confirmed in a statement.
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It is thought that no injuries were reported in the incident. The cause of the blaze has also not yet been confirmed.
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said: “At around 4.25pm this afternoon (Monday 16 February), one fire engine from Oldham Community Fire Station was called to attend a car fire on Milnrow Road in Oldham.
“Crews arrived quickly and used one hose reel and one breathing apparatus to extinguish the fire. Firefighters worked to make the area safe before departing after approximately 45 minutes at the scene.”