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Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Firefighters remain on scene after fire breaks out on the moors
One fire crew from Ramsbottom remain on Holcombe Moor after a fire broke out earlier today. Fire crews from three stations were mobilised at noon today, with dampening down operations currently still taking place. Police are also on the scene. (Image: Phil Taylor) READ MORE: Smoke seen for miles around as crews tackle Holcombe Hill fire Holcombe Hill: Moorland fire breaks out near landmark 👀 Watch our video with the crew from one of our wildfire stations, as they share some important prevention messages.#BeMoorAware — Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service (@manchesterfire) May 13, 2025 Firefighters were supported by two wildlife support units from Littleborough and Horwich. The fire was extinguished about 6pm today. The cause of the fire is unknown currently but comes as Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service urge people to take extra care on the moors in the summer, particularly given the dry spell.
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Acid Sprays From Tanker Truck in Spectacular Chemical Spill
An emergency incident was declared in Oldham on April 23 when a 'strong acid' erupted from a tanker truck, local news reports said. According to the Manchester Evening News, emergency services cordoned off multiple roads and urged people to close their windows as a toxic vapour poured from the truck. In a later update, the Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service said the risk to the public had abated. Footage here by Kieran Melling shows an orange cloud spraying from the truck. Credit: Kieran Melling via Storyful Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah What
BBC News
23-04-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
Firefighters called to suspected Oldham HGV chemical leak
A suspected chemical leak from a lorry is being attended by emergency fire engines were sent to the incident on West End Street in Oldham at about 15:15 BST, Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service wearing specialist protective clothing were "working alongside partners to make the area safe with road closures in place", the service have been advised to avoid the area with nearby residents urged to keep windows and doors closed. Fire engines from Ashton, Heywood, Mossley, Rochdale and Bury were sent to the scene. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Manchester on Sounds and follow BBC Manchester on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
Metro
23-04-2025
- Metro
'Chemical incident' closes roads with neighbours warned to keep windows shut
People in Greater Manchester are being urged to keep their doors and windows closed amid a 'chemical incident'. Video from the Manchester Evening News appears to show orange fumes spewing out of a tanker on West End Street, Oldham, this afternoon. Officials are trying to bring the 'suspected chemical incident' under control. West End Street and Chadderton Way have been shut. 🚨 Emergency Services are currently responding to an incident on West End Street in OldhamThe public are advised to avoid the area and to keep windows and doors closed if nearby — Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service (@manchesterfire) April 23, 2025 Emergency services, including an ambulance and a Hazardous Area Response Team, are on the scene. Firefighters have been on the road since 3.15pm. A fire service spokesperson said: 'Firefighters are working alongside partners to make the area safe with road closures in place. 'The public are asked to avoid the area at this time and keep windows and doors closed if nearby.' Got a story? Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ Or you can submit your videos and pictures here. For more stories like this, check our news page. Follow on Twitter and Facebook for the latest news updates. You can now also get articles sent straight to your device. Sign up for our daily push alerts here. MORE: Van driver killed girl, 3, in crash after taking 'at least 20 lines of cocaine' MORE: We live yards from Manchester United's planned 100,000-seater stadium – here's what we really think MORE: Great-gran, 93, found dead in Manchester named after woman arrested for 'murder'
Yahoo
05-03-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Large blaze breaks out on moorlands near village
A huge fire has broken out on moorlands in Greater Manchester with nearby residents warned to keep their windows and doors closed. The blaze was visible for miles on Wednesday night with smoke billowing into the sky north of Oldham, near the village of Diggle. Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service urged people to avoid the area until the morning. It said fire crews were in attendance near Huddersfield Road and Holmfirth Road. A photo shared by a resident showed large orange flames lining the crest of a hill on the moor, with plumes of smoke pouring across the hills. Steve Kay said he saw the smoke from his home. "Fire engines attended and as it went on the fire seemed to get bigger with a number of farmers in 4x4s possibly taking the fire crews to the scene," he said. "The fire is still going strong." The cause of the fire has not been confirmed. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Manchester on BBC Sounds and follow BBC Manchester on Facebook, X, and Instagram, and watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer.
