Woman's Home Destroyed By Fire
Firefighters are reminding people to take care with wood burning fires after a woman’s home was destroyed weeks before Christmas.
Firefighters are reminding people to take care with wood burning fires after a woman’s home was destroyed weeks before Christmas.
Three fire engines from Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) were sent to Alexander Drive in Milnrow at about 7.51am yesterday morning (Saturday 12th December).
They discovered a fire in the conservatory and converted garage.
A woman and two dogs had managed to escape unharmed.
Station Manager Bob Pownell, who was in charge of the incident, said:
“There was a wood burning stove on in the garage – a large wooden structure that had been converted into a living room.
“The wood burner was left unattended with the door open and when the occupier left the room something from inside the fire jumped out onto the carpet and started a fire.
“It spread into the conservatory and when the woman came back she saw the fire and there was lots of smoke. The whole house has been badly damaged.”
GMFRS has contacted the British Red Cross’ Fire and Emergency Support Service to see if any support can be provided to the woman.