Laundrette torched by fire

Date published: 21 September 2009


A Heywood laundrette was badly damaged by fire during the early hours of yesterday morning (Sunday 20 September).

The blaze at the laundrette on Bury Street was well established by the time fire fighters arrived at around 2am.

Fire crews from Heywood, Rochdale and Bury fought the blaze wearing breathing apparatus and using large water jets.

An Aerial appliance was used to help the fire fighters tackle the fire from above.

The cause of the blaze is now under investigation.

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