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Fire crews battle blaze in Droylsden

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Fire crews battled a blaze at a derelict building in Droylsden on Good Friday.

Firefighters were called to the property - believed to be a disused warehouse - on Buckley Street, off Manchester Road, at around 1.10pm on 15 April.

Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said four engines from Gorton, Ashton and Stalybridge stations were quickly at the scene, joined by an aerial ladder platform from Manchester Central.

Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus tackled the fire, which involved the roof space of a single storey building, using hose reels and jets.

They were at the scene for around 90 minutes.

Residents on social media reported seeing smoke from the fire billowing across the town. 

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