‘Mindless’ firebugs torch NINE cars in minutes during Stockport arson spree
Firefighters were called to Turncroft Lane in Hazel Grove at about 5.50am following reports that two men had set a Renault Megane, Volkswagen Polo and Vauxhall Corsa alight.
Bolton mum sets fire to herself in front of three kids in freak accident
Three youngsters watched on terrified as their mum was set alight in a freak accident at a Bolton home last night.
Manchester restaurant blaze: 60 firefighters battle Albert Square rooftop fire
A team of around 60 firefighters are combating a rooftop blaze involving three restaurants on Albert Square.
Bolton birthday reveller left homeless for Christmas as candle fire destroys flat
A Bolton man has been left homeless just six days before Christmas after a single candle placed on top of a TV destroyed his top floor flat.
Bolton family of five jump from window of burning home to escape ‘arson’ attack
A suspected arson attack forced a Bolton family to jump from the first floor window of their home in the early hours of Saturday morning.
In pics: 30 firefighters battle fierce blaze at Withington day care centre
Around 30 firefighters tackled a serious blaze at a day care centre in Withington throughout the early hours of this morning.
Northern Quarter safety drive sees 55% fewer fires after Stephen Hunt’s tragic death
The Northern Quarter’s notoriously poor record on fire safety – which saw 100 serious blazes in only 10 years – has seen an improvement of 55% following a safety drive.
Stress forces Greater Manchester firefighters to take almost 6,000 days off
The number of days the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) has lost to stress totals 5,981 over the last three years, with the total sky-rocketing from 2013 onwards.
Manchester Dogs’ Home fire: Arrested teen boys released without charge
Two teenage boys arrested on suspicion of torching Manchester Dogs’ Home have been released without charge.
No fire without smoke: Smoking in the home kills, warn Manchester firefighters
The city’s fire and prevention teams have been going door to door and have delivered 4,000 leaflets to homes in a bid to encourage people to quit the cigs
Northenden Golf Club fire: Ryder Cup hero sends message of support as blaze ‘all but destroys’ clubhouse
Ryder Cup hero Justin Rose has joined golfers across Manchester in passing on condolences to Northenden Golf Club after their clubhouse was gutted by fire yesterday.