The Sandbrook evacuated after chip pan fire

Date published: 20 January 2016


The Sandbrook pub was evacuated on Tuesday (19 January) night after a chip pan caught fire in the kitchen.

Three fire engines from Rochdale and Heywood arrived on the scene, on Sandbrook Way, at 9.50pm, as customers were ushered to a fire evacuation point on the opposite side of the car park.

A spokesperson from Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service confirmed that no one was hurt in the incident, but has warned to be extra careful when using a chip pan.

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