A large emergency response was pictured at the scene
Fire crews raced to a street near Manchester city centre after a fire erupted at a flat. At least six fire engines were called to the scene on Middlewood Street, in Salford, at around 7.40pm.
It followed reports of a blaze that had broken out at a nearby apartment. The road remained open however fire crews lined the road and remained in attendance for around 45 minutes.
The Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said specialist equipment was used after the flat had become filled with smoke ‘due to a pan that had been left unattended’. No injuries were reported.
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A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said: “Shortly after 7.40pm on Wednesday 25 February, fire engines from across Greater Manchester, including the turntable ladder from Manchester Central, were called to reports of a flat fire on Middlewood Street, Salford.
“Crews arrived quickly and used specialist equipment to clear smoke from a flat that was caused by a pan that had been left unattended.
“Firefighters checked neighbouring flats and made the area safe before departing after approximately 45 minutes at the scene.”