Five people rushed to hospital after devastating house fire
Emergency services were scrambled to Sandgate Road in Whitefield at around 5pm on Sunday (June 22) following reports of a blaze at a domestic property.
Five people were assessed at the scene before being rushed to hospital by North West Ambulance Service, a spokesperson for the fire service said. The full extent of their injuries is not yet known.
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Pictures show serious damage to the roof of a house, with Sandgate Road taped off around the property.
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In a statement, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said: 'At just before 5pm today (Sunday 22 June) fire crews were called to reports of a fire at a domestic property on Sandgate Road, Whitefield.
'Six fire engines from Manchester Central, Whitefield, Heywood, Salford, Broughton and Agecroft quickly attended the incident.
'Firefighters used eight breathing apparatus and two hose reels to extinguish the fire.
'Five people were assessed at the scene and then conveyed to hospital by North West Ambulance Service.
'Crews remain in attendance.'
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) and North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) have been contacted for more information.
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