Firefighters tackle blaze following explosion at terraced house in Bury
February 29 - 10am update
A Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) spokesperson said: “Firefighters have worked through the night to damp down any remaining hotspots and ensure the safety of the surrounding area. Two fire engines from Bolton North and Broughton fire stations are currently in attendance at the scene alongside colleagues from partner agencies.
“We would like to thank the local community for their understanding and support while this work continues and investigations begin into the cause of the explosion.”
5pm update
Area Manager and Head of Service Delivery Paula Lyons said: “At approximately 11am this morning, we were mobilised to reports of an explosion. We mobilised our predetermined attendance for this type of incident and on arrival crews were met with a fully evolved fire and a partial collapse.
“We have worked extensively with our other blue light partners and other agencies to resolve this incident, and we will continue to work into the night and the coming days to ensure a successful resolution and to hopefully get residents back into their properties as soon as possible.”
“We can confirm one person was taken to hospital and remains in hospital, and our thoughts are with that person and everyone involved at this time.
“It is undetermined as to what caused the explosion currently but we will continue to work with partners and Greater Manchester Police to determine that cause.
“Currently all of the terraced properties have been evacuated, and we’re working with Bury Council to get people back into their properties as soon as possible.”
3pm update
A GMFRS spokesperson said: "At just before 11am today (Wednesday February 28) five fire engines from Whitefield, Heywood, Broughton, Bury and Bolton Central fire stations, the command unit from Rochdale fire station, the technical response unit from Ashton fire station, and the turntable ladder from Manchester Central fire station were called to an incident involving an explosion at a mid-terrace house on Nelson Street, Bury.
"Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus used two hose reels and five jets to contain a subsequent fire. Crews remain in attendance and are working to make the scene safe alongside colleagues from Greater Manchester Police, North West Ambulance Service, and Cadent Gas. Residents are asked to avoid the area while this work takes place."
12.30pm update
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said: “Multiple fire engines from across Greater Manchester along with the technical response unit from Ashton fire station are currently in attendance at an incident involving terraced houses on Nelson Street in Bury.
“Firefighters are working alongside Greater Manchester Police and North West Ambulance Service and residents are asked to avoid the area at this time.”
Article Published: 28/02/2024 14:55 PM