Community church in Glodwick devastated by fire

The Parish of St Mark with Christ Church is in Glodwick

Firefighters have been tackling a blaze at a the St Mark with Christ Church on Glodwick Road in Oldham.

Six engines were deployed just after 9pm last night (Thursday 26th September) to the 145-year-old building- that shut last week.

Locals nearby are being advised to keep windows shut.

Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue have advised the fire is under control.

Julie Brierley is the Head Teacher at Glodwick Infant School and Nursery, she said, "It was reported to us by one of the firefighters, they were just saying there was evidence of the rooms being used so I dont know how they're accessing them.

"We're devastated that it happened bevause we have a good relationsjhip with the community and we know the church is used as a charity shop and a foodbank , we're horrified and upset it's been damaged."

The nursery is located opposite the St Mark with Christ Church.

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