Firefighters and paramedics were called out
Three people have been rushed to hospital following a house fire in Bolton. Firefighters battled flames at a property on St Gregory's Close, in Farnworth, last night .
Three fire engines were called out to the scene shortly before 9.30pm. Crews remained in the area for around an hour while tackling the blaze. Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said three casualties were taken to hospital from the scene by ambulance. Images from the scene show soot on the side of the building, emerging from an open window.A GMFRS spokesperson said: “Shortly before 9.30pm on September 3, 2023, three fire engines from Bolton Central and Farnworth fire stations attended a fire at a house on St Gregory's Close, Farnworth. Firefighters used four breathing apparatus and one hose reel jet to extinguish the fire.
"Three casualties were conveyed from the scene to hospital by North West Ambulance Service. Fire crews were in attendance for approximately one hour.”
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