Photographs show the devastating aftermath of a huge fire at a warehouse in Oldham. More than 50 firefighters worked through the early hours to battle the blaze at The Tile Shop on Barry Street.
As firefighters dampened down this morning (Saturday), the extent of the damage was laid bare. The inside of the building, which could be seen through windows, appeared to be gutted, the sign had melted away and there were visible scorch marks and fire damage to the exterior.
Around 8.30am, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) confirmed that the fire had been extinguished. However, firefighters warned people to still avoid the area if possible, due to 'residual smoke'. READ MORE:'Explosion' rocks Manchester retail park as faulty cable sparks 'loud bang' and power cut Area manager Ben Levy said: "Our firefighters have worked tirelessly through the night to bring this fire under control and minimise the impact on the local area. "In addition to firefighters at the scene, our North West Fire Control operators received almost 70 999 calls from concerned members of the public about what was a significant fire. "As residents wake up there will be residual smoke in the area.
People are advised to take care. "The fire is now under control but firefighters will remain at the scene until it is fully extinguished.
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