Three hour operation sees Hollins Road house fire brought under control

Firemen can be seen attending the property on Hollins Road yesterday

Fireman were forced to use breathing apparatus to bring a fire under control on Hollins Road in Oldham yesterday afternoon (Tuesday).

A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire Service told the Chronicle: “At 3.16pm on Tuesday, March 23, three fire engines from Oldham, Hollins and Chadderton were called to reports of a fire at a property on Hollins Road in Oldham.

“Firefighters used breathing apparatus, hose reels and a positive pressure ventilation unit to bring the fire under control.

"Fire crews were in attendance for approximately three hours.”

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