Dramatic scenes as woman taken to hospital after flames pictured pouring from flat windows
manchestereveningnews.co.ukA woman was taken to hospital after a fierce blaze at a block of flats. Images from the scene show flames and thick smoke pouring out from windows on both sides of the residential building in the Coppice area of Oldham on Friday afternoon.
Reports claim people living in the complex managed to get out before Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service attended at around 3.20pm.
But it's been confirmed that a woman was taken to hospital by paramedics for 'precautionary checks' after inhaling smoke. READ MORE: Teenager who died after car overturned in horror crash named as heartbreaking tributes pour in READ MORE: Vernon Kay breaks down in tears as he smashes ultramarathon challenge in Bolton - raising incredible amount for charity There's been no update tonight as to her condition, but there's been no further reports of any other injuries.
Firefighters remained at the scene on Friday night together with police and representatives of Oldham Council, said the fire service in a statement.
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