Man and dogs pulled from Leigh house blaze by firefighters as smoke billowed from property

Crews were called to a house in Leigh

A man and two dogs were pulled out of a burning house by firefighters.

Crews were called out to a house on Rossall Crescent in Leigh earlier today (September 25). Images from the scene show a huge blaze, with smoke billowing out of the property.

Firefighters used a ladder to gain access to the first floor to drag out the man and the two dogs. The man was taken to hospital for further treatment.

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Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said that crews were on the scene for about three hours, after initially arriving at 3pm.

A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said: “At around 3pm this afternoon (Friday, 25th September), firefighters were called to reports of a fire at a domestic property on Rossall Crescent in Leigh.

“Four fire engines from Hindley, Leigh, Atherton and Farnworth fire stations, along with the Technical Rescue Unit from Leigh fire station quickly arrived at the scene, where the first floor of the property was well alight.

“Firefighters rescued one man and two dogs from a first-floor window using a ladder. The casualty was assessed by firefighters before being handed into the care of North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) and taken to hospital.

“Crews wearing breathing apparatus used two hose reels, positive pressure ventilation and other specialist equipment to extinguish the fire, and carried out safety checks to the neighbouring houses.

“Firefighters were at the scene for around three hours.”