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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
National
John Scheerhout

Homes evacuated amid fears a gas cylinder could explode in a fire

Homes were evacuated over fears a gas cylinder could explode during a fire at a property in Rochdale.

The emergency services were called to a fire on a parade of shops on Rooley Moor Road on Monday afternoon.

When a gas cylinder was found, the area was cordoned off, roads were closed and residents were evacuated. Firefighters used jets to cool the cylinder and residents were allowed back into their homes after three hours.

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A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said: "Shortly after 3.30pm on Monday 20 February, firefighters were called out to an incident on Rooley Moor Road, Rochdale, where a gas cylinder was on fire.

"A fire engine from Littleborough quickly attended the scene. A 50-metre cordon was put in place, with properties within it evacuated and a number of nearby roads closed. Local residents were also advised to keep windows and doors closed.

"Crews used jets to extinguish the fire and cool the cylinder. They then monitored the temperature of the cylinder and took a number of gas readings before confirming the scene was safe and were in attendance for approximately three hours."

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