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Category: GMFR

Mystery of ‘arson’ at derelict Pendleton building

Reports of an arson attack at a derelict building in Pendleton have been rebuffed by Greater Manchester Police. Fire and police crews were called to a ground-floor blaze...

Firecrews attend Duchy tyre fire for second time in four months

At 8.10pm on Tuesday, August 23, reports of a fire in Duchy Road, Salford, were made to North West Fire Control. Black plumes of smoke could be seen all over Salford as...

Fire crews tackle blaze near Willow Tree Primary School

Fire crews tackled a blaze near Willow Tree Primary School in Langworthy at 7.30pm on Friday 5 August. Officers were called to a fire on Lower Seedley Road involving a...

Fire crews tackle serious blaze at Clifton home

Fire crews are still on the scene of a serious house fire in Billy Lane, Clifton, Salford. When firefighters arrived at the scene, the occupants of the house, reportedly...

Considering a dip? Think before you sink

As the warm weather continues, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) is issuing warnings to anyone tempted to cool off with a swim in a river, canal, lake...

20 firefighters remain on scene of huge blaze at Castle Irwell former student halls

Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue service have been working through the night to tackle a large fire at derelict former student halls of residence Castle Irwell. Fire...

GMFRS supports Dementia Awareness Week

Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service is supporting Dementia Awareness Week with the service’s Safe and Well visits. The awareness week runs from Sunday, May 15...

Tyre blaze in Duchy causes plumes of smoke to be seen all over Salford

Firefighters from Salford, Eccles, Broughton and Moss Side were called to Duchy Road, Salford, last night, Sunday 8 May after receiving reports of a large tyre fire. The...

GMFRS encourages more youngsters to join The Prince’s Trust scheme during 40th anniversary celebrations

Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) has been working with The Prince’s Trust for 13 years and during that time has helped change the lives of around...

GMFRS youth worker educates Swinton High School pupils

A GMFRS youth worker, who is part of the Salford Integrated Prevention Hub (SIPH), has successfully delivered an education programme to pupils at a Salford high school....