Firefighters from across Greater Manchester battle 'multiple' houses on fire in Salford

Firefighters from across Greater Manchester battled a blaze which spread to 'multiple' houses in Salford today.

Crews were first called to the scene on George Street South in Higher Broughton at around 2.45pm on Sunday.

Some eyewitnesses believed they heard an 'explosion'.

Thankfully, there are no reports of any injuries.

Local resident Yisroel Meir Dansky told the M.E.N there were four houses caught up in the blaze.

Two were 'severely' damaged while two others were 'slightly' damaged, he said.

Firefighters from across Greater Manchester attended the scene (yisroel meir dansky)

Speaking this afternoon he added: "The fire is now under control hatzola volunteers and Shomrim Jewish volunteers were and are on scene helping out.

"Thanks to all Fire crew and volunteers for helping out."

This evening, a spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service conformed that the fire has been extinguished but crews remain in attendance.

Shomrim Jewish volunteers at the scene (yisroel meir dansky)

The spokesperson said: "Just after 2:45pm on Sunday 27th June, firefighters were called to a fire involving multiple houses on George Street South, Salford.

"Five fire engines from across Greater Manchester, plus a Breathing Apparatus Unit, Command Unit, and a Turn Table Ladder quickly arrived at the scene.

"Crews used two covering jets, two hose reels and four breathing apparatus to extinguish the fire. Crews remain in attendance.”