“You could feel the heat coming off the fire': Staff and shoppers evacuated after 'huge' blaze sparks gas fears
Staff and shoppers were evacuated this afternoon over fears a fire could trigger a gas explosion in Stockport.
It involved ‘a large quantity of plant equipment and neighbouring outbuildings’, according to Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service . As of 4pm, the M.E.N. understands the fire has been extinguished.The fire sparked an evacuation of the area, leading to shoppers and staff leave as soon as they were told to go. One member of staff from a nearby business said: “We had customers in and we were told they had to evacuate.
A manager from KC Cars added that all the businesses were evacuated following a fire at a yard. He explained that there was some concern over “gas cylinders” at the site.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
LIVE: Huge fire breaks out as smoke billows over M60 - updatesNWAS has 'successfully' tested new guidance on major incidents, inquiry hears
Read more »
Driver four times legal limit ploughs van into car on M60 before being arrestedPolice alleged the van's tyre had 'already deteriorated' before the collision
Read more »
Huge fire engulfs apartment block in Brit tourist hotspot as smoke fills skyA HUGE fire has engulfed an apartment block in Amsterdam seeing a massive black smoke cloud fill the sky above the Brit tourist hotspot. Photos and video show the raging inferno ripping through the…
Read more »
Photos show aftermath of Glasgow city centre blaze as smoke clouds skyEmergency services rushed to Havannah Street after they received reports of a large rubbish pile on fire at around 5.47pm on Saturday. Two appliances attended the blaze.
Read more »
Bam Margera: Jackass star goes missing after saying he'd smoke crack 'until I'm dead'TV prankster released video earlier this week demanding his ex-wife allowed him to see their son Phoenix or he would cause harm to himself.
Read more »
Bristol building fire sends black smoke plume over cityEmergency services were called to the fire on Sunday which was visible over a large part of Bristol.
Read more »