BREAKING: Emergency services on scene after fire breaks out in Chorlton – latest updates
Emergency services respond to a fire on a main road in south Manchester this morning.
The fire broke out around 10am in a commercial area on Barlow Moor Road in Chorlton. Three fire engines as well as police officers and paramedics are currently on duty.
Images show plumes of smoke rising from the fire. Part of the road was closed as emergency services arrived.
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A spokesman for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said: “At 10am on Sunday March 19, firefighters were called to a fire at a commercial estate on Barlow Moor Road, Chorlton. Three fire engines from Stretford, Moss Side and Withington were quickly on site. There was a fire on the ground floor, first floor and attic of a detached commercial building.
“Firefighters use two hose reels and six breathing apparatus to put out the fire and stay on scene.”
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Road closed from High Lane to Wilbraham Road
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Bar owner describes scene
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Fire brigade update: Five fire engines and turntable ladders in action
A spokesman for the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said:
“Firefighters were called to a fire at a commercial estate on Barlow Moor Road, Chorlton at 10am on Sunday 19 March.
“Five fire engines from Stretford, Sale, Salford, Moss Side and Withington – as well as a turntable ladder from Manchester – quickly rushed to the scene of the first floor, second floor and top floor fires of a detached commercial building.
“Firefighters use two hose reels and six breathing apparatus to put out the fire and stay on scene.”
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Large deployment of the fire brigade on site
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Smoke rises from the building
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Our reporter Tom is on site
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Stagecoach bus diversions available
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Police cordon is in place
Pictures show a police cordon on a section of Barlow Moor Road.
The taped area is just outside the Arokaya Thai Massage.
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View from the scene in Chorlton
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Fire department statement
A spokesman for the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said:
“Firefighters were called to a fire at a commercial estate on Barlow Moor Road, Chorlton at 10am on Sunday 19 March.
“Three fire engines from Stretford, Moss Side and Withington quickly rushed to the scene where fires broke out on the first floor, second floor and roof of a detached commercial building.
“Firefighters use two hose reels and six breathing apparatus to put out the fire and stay on scene.”