Six fire engines sent to the scene of Royton blaze

A Chronicle reader captured the scene of the fire with our two pictures

A total of six fire engines were deployed to the scene of a huge blaze at a derelict barn in Royton on Saturday night.

Smoke could be seen billowing from the fire, which took hold at a site on Harewood Drive.

Firefighters remained at the scene yesterday morning (Sunday) as a probe into the blaze continued.

A Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said yesterday: "At just before 7.20pm on March 30 six fire engines from Rochdale, Ashton, Littleborough, Whitefield and Chadderton fire stations were called to a fire involving a derelict barn and some trees on Harewood Drive.

"Firefighters set up a cordon and used three jets, one high pressure hose and one hose reel to quickly extinguish the fire and prevent it from spreading.

"Crews worked through the night to damp down any remaining hot spots and clear debris to make the area safe.

"GMFRS remain in attendance."

The cause of the fire is not yet known and no injuries have been reported.

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