Huge fire destroys mill in Rochdale

Firefighters have tackled a huge blaze at a derelict mill in Rochdale.

Crews were called to the scene at Proofings Mill on Hare Hill Road in Littleborough at around 4.30pm on Saturday (24th March)

Six engines from from Littleborough, Oldham, Blackley, Rochdale, Heywood and Hollins were sent out to deal with the blaze which involved all three floors of the building

Parts of the building have collapsed and around 12 nearby residents had to be evacuated but were allowed to go back into their homes on Saturday night.