Woman sets handbag on fire

Date published: 09 March 2009


Fire fighters were called to a woman’s house after she set her handbag on fire.

Crews attended Ashfield House, Milkstone Road, after a cigarette lighter is thought to have ignited, sparking a blaze at1.15pm today (Monday 9 March).

Two fire engines, one from Rochdale and one from Heywood, attended the scene and put the flames out quickly. No-one was injured in the incident.

A spokesman from Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said: “The fire was started in the ladies handbag and escalated to cause damage to the kitchen area of the house.

“No-one was injured and the fire was dealt with”.

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