Residents have reportedly been evacuated following a huge fire in Hyde. Emergency services have rushed to the large blaze which erupted on Monday evening (January 22).
Footage from the scene shows firefighters tackling the ferocious blaze as members of the public look on. According to reports the fire is just off Stockport Road near a rubber works and an interior design company.
The Manchester Evening News has contacted Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service for more information.
Follow the live blog below for updates.
This is a breaking story – we will update it as it develops.
23:53Ramazani Mwamba
Blaze is ‘under control’
According to residents on Stockport Road firefighters have gained control of the blaze.
One person told the MEN: “The flames have seemed to really slow down now and it’s more under control.”
23:49Ramazani Mwamba
Stockport Road smelled like ‘burning wood’
Resident, Alannah Foster told the MEN that there was a strong smell of burning wood in the air.
“It was really strong.” She said. “The smell wasn’t chemically but it was very wood burning.
“People were saying that the building was being used to build stages for performances so it must have been a lot of wood and stage equipment in that building.”
23:45Ramazani Mwamba
Residents told to keep ‘windows and doors shut’
Stockport Road resdent Alannah Foster and her fiance Jake Ridgeway says they have been told to keep their windows and doors closed.
“The people not in the most immediate danger area have been allowed to go home but we have been told to keep our windows and doors shut.” Said Jake.
Alannah added: “There are police and firefiighters walking around wearing masks, everyone was covering their mouths and there are oxygen tanks everywhere.”
23:41Rob Williams
Some more images from the scene
The fire appears to be dying down now.
23:24Rob Williams
Some images from the scene.
23:18Ramazani Mwamba
Stockport Road was ‘engulfed in smoke’
Stockport Road resident, Rebecca Morris, said the fire appeared to come from the Visual Architects buildng and described the moment she saw the blaze: “I went to the bedroom window I could hear the factory popping away. It was popping like fireworks but quite muffled. I looked outside and saw a glow to the neighbours house.
“I ran to the front bedroom and the whole of stockport road was engulfed in smoke, so I shouted to my partner there’s a huge fire!”
23:13Ramazani Mwamba
Homes evacuated are “metres away from the fire”
A resident who lives on Stockport Road told the MEN that people who have been evacuated lived ‘just metres’ away from the fire. Speaking to the MEN, Rebecca Morris said: “It’s a row of terrace houses, I’d say about ten or 15 houses on that row have had to leave. Those house are literally metres away from the fire.
“We’re lucky that we’re literally just out of it ourselves.”
23:08Rob Williams
Parklife and Kendall Calling amongst their projects
Visual architects have worked on projects including, Kendall Calling, Parklife, Cottonopolis and Creamfields.
23:05Rob Williams
Fire appears to be at ‘Visual Architects’
This is a company based on Meadow Street in Hyde. This is the blurb from their website –
Visual Architects is a leading provider of immersive décor, transforming events and spaces into unforgettable experiences. From prop and set building to interior design we offer a turnkey solution; we design, manufacture and install with personalized attention and exceptional customer service, ensuring that every detail is executed to perfection. From concept development to on-site management, we are your trusted partner in creating extraordinary events that leave a lasting impression on attendees.
23:00Rob Williams
Please keep windows and doors shut
Fire service say there is a lot of smoke in the area.
22:53Rob Williams
A number of homes are being evacuated nearby
It’s not currently clear how many buildings are effected.
22:53Rob Williams
‘Massive fire’
Another viewpoint of the blaze
22:52Rob Williams
Images of the fire from resident
Images of the huge blaze are now emerging on social media
22:51Rob Williams
Statement from the fire service
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said:
“Just after 9.30pm tonight (Monday 22nd January) firefighters were called to reports of a building on fire on Stockport Road, Hyde.
“Five fire engines from Hyde, Gorton, Stalybridge, Stockport and Whitehill fire stations, alongside a hydraulic platform from Oldham, arrived quickly at the scene, which involved a commercial building. Crews are working hard, including helping to evacuate nearby properties. GMFRS remain in attendance.”
22:48Ramazani Mwamba
MEN photographer heading to scene
Our photographer is currently headed to the scene of the fire. The MEN have contacted GMFRS for more information.
22:43Ramazani Mwamba
Video footage from the scene
Video footage from the scene shows firefighters tackling the blaze as members of the public look on
22:38Ramazani Mwamba
Latest pictures from the scene
Footage from the scene shows the scale of the blaze
William Turner is a seasoned U.K. correspondent with a deep understanding of domestic affairs. With a passion for British politics and culture, he provides insightful analysis and comprehensive coverage of events within the United Kingdom.
