Crews raced to Failsworth in Oldham this evening after the blaze broke out
Two dogs have been given oxygen after being rescued by firefighters from a blaze in Oldham. The fire broke out a house on Propps Hall Drive in Failsworth just after 6:30pm this evening.
Three fire engines rushed to the scene. Locals said police officers also attended and blocked off the road whilst crews responded. There were no human casualties but Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service say two dogs were rescued from the property and given oxygen therapy. They managed to quickly extinguish the blaze, which is now out. However crews remain at the scene. No further details about the fire or its cause have yet been given.
A spokesperson for GMFRS said: “Shortly after 18.35pm this evening , three fire engines from Blackley, Philips Park and Hollins fire stations were called to attend a house fire on Propps Hall Drive, Failsworth.“Crews arrived quickly and used four breathing apparatus, two hose reels and a positive pressure ventilation fan to extinguish the fire. Two dogs were rescued and given oxygen therapy. Firefighters remain at the scene at this time.
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