Homes evacuated after gas cylinder fire
Date published: 22 February 2023
Photo: Google, DigitalGlobe
Rooley Moor Road, near the Co-op and other shops
Residents of Rooley Moor Road were evacuated on Monday afternoon (20 February) after a gas cylinder fire.
Fearing an explosion, properties within a 50m cordon were evacuated and nearby roads closed.
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said: "A fire engine from Littleborough quickly attended the scene.
“A 50-metre cordon was put in place, with properties within it evacuated and a number of nearby roads closed. Local residents were also advised to keep windows and doors closed.
"Crews used jets to extinguish the fire and cool the cylinder. They then monitored the temperature of the cylinder and took a number of gas readings before confirming the scene was safe.
“Firefighters were in attendance for approximately three hours.”
Do you have a story for us?
Let us know by emailing news@rochdaleonline.co.uk
All contact will be treated in confidence.
Most Viewed News Stories
- 1Co-op remains closed after car smashed into building
- 2Police disperse Rochdale 'car meet' to prevent anti-social behaviour
- 3New housing development to replace former transport depot
- 4Minibus donation brings new hope to The Willows Dementia Hub
- 5Rochdale Infirmary "among best" in Greater Manchester emergency care struggle - but still falls...
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.
