FIRE chiefs have provided an update regarding a blaze that broke out in Leigh town centre last week, prompting the closure of multiple roads.
On the evening of Friday, February 6, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Services were called to a fire in a derelict building, believed to be the former King Street School.
Greater Manchester Police confirmed on Saturday, February 7, that Ellesmere Street was closed along with King Street, between Spinning Jenny Way and St Helens Road due to the blaze.
There were not believed to be any injuries as a result of the incident, according to the emergency services.
A Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson has confirmed today, Monday, February 9, that at around 10.50pm on Friday, February 6, six fire engines from across Greater Manchester and an aerial appliance attended a fire involving a derelict church on Ellesmere Street, Leigh.
They said: “Crews arrived quickly and used five jets, two turntable ladders, specialist lighting, ground monitors and a thermal imaging camera to bring the fire under control.
"Greater Manchester Police managed cordons around the area and evacuated nearby residents. North West Ambulance Service also attended in a supportive capacity.
"Firefighters were in attendance for approximately seventeen hours.”
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