Garage fire on Holstein Avenue

Date published: 21 August 2017


A garage fire on Holstein Avenue, Rochdale on Friday was caused by a faulty electrical extension strip which set fire to paper in a plastic basket.

On arrival, firefighters isolated the electrics and used a hose reel and a thermal imaging camera to tackle the fire before carrying out a 'safe and well check' at the property. 

Do you have a story for us?

Let us know by emailing news@rochdaleonline.co.uk
All contact will be treated in confidence.


To contact the Rochdale Online news desk, email news@rochdaleonline.co.uk or visit our news submission page.

To get the latest news on your desktop or mobile, follow Rochdale Online on Twitter and Facebook.


While you are here...

...we have a small favour to ask; would you support Rochdale Online and join other residents making a contribution, from just £3 per month?

Rochdale Online offers completely independent local journalism with free access. If you enjoy the independent news and other free services we offer (event listings and free community websites for example), please consider supporting us financially and help Rochdale Online to continue to provide local engaging content for years to come. Thank you.

Support Rochdale Online