Dozens of firefighters were called to tackle a blaze at a building in Tameside overnight.
Six engines raced to the fire on the third floor of a commercial building on Turner Street, in Ashton-under-Lyne, just before 11.30pm on Saturday night (October 10).
Firefighters spent almost five hours fighting the flames, damping down and making the area safe.
Units from Stalybridge, Ashton Under Lyne, Hollins, Hyde, Mosley, Chadderton attended.
Fire investigators were still at the scene on Sunday afternoon (October 11).
A Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) spokesperson said: “At 23:24 hours on the 10th October 2020 we were called to reports of a fire at a property in Ashton Under Lyne.
“Six fire engines from Stalybridge, Ashton Under Lyne, Hollins, Hyde, Mosley, Chadderton were quickly on scene of a fire involving the third floor of a commercial building on turner lane, Ashton Under Lyne.
“Firefighters used four breathing apparatus, two hose reels, Milwaukee saws, short extension ladders and a thermal imaging camera to bring the fire under control.
“Crews were in attendance for just under four and a half hours.”
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