Huge fire erupts in Stockport with road closed and major emergency response

Flames were seen billowing from the roof of the premises in Edgeley

A huge fire erupted at a premises in Stockport which prompted a major emergency services response and a road closure to be put in place.

Police and fire crews were called to the scene on Castle Street in the Edgeley area at around 5.30pm on Monday (March 23). Videos posted on social media showed smoke billowing from the roof of the property.

Emergency services remained in attendance for a number of hours throughout the evening dampening the flames. Gas company Cadent were also called to the scene.

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Castle Street was also taped off by fire crews as investigations were carried out. The roof of the building was seen visibly scorched following the incident. The cause of the blaze has not yet been confirmed.

The Stylist Hair Studio, a salon nearby, posted on social media that the fire involved an empty building. The owner posted: “Unfortunately an empty shop on Castle Street is currently on fire.

“I am writing this post to reassure everyone whose been messaging me with concerns that thankfully it’s not my salon. We hope nobody is in that building and everyone is ok, especially the firefighters who are working hard.”

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A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said: “Just after 5.30pm this evening (Monday 23^rd March), seven fire engines from Cheadle, Offerton, Wythenshawe, Oldham and Marple fire station, along with the Command Support Unit from Hyde, Hydraulic Platform from Oldham and Technical Response Unit from Ashton, were called to reports of a building fire on Castle Street, Stockport.

“Crews arrived quickly at the scene. Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus are using hose reel jets, a short extension ladder, thermal imaging cameras, and positive pressure ventilation fans to extinguish the fire. Firefighters have been in attendance for around two hours and are still at the scene.”