Three children in critical condition after fire in Stockport
Police are appealing for information
Last updated 27th Jul 2022
Three children are in a critical condition in hospital after being rescued from a fire at a derelict building in Stockport.
One fire crew remained at the scene in Hazel Grove this morning (27th July).
Emergency services were called to the blaze on London Road in Hazel Grove at around 8.30pm yesterday evening (26th July).
NWAS couldn't confirm the children's ages, but said they have received burns injuries.
Detective Inspector Chris Aunins, of GMPs Stockport Division, said: “We have launched an investigation in conjunction with Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service into how the fire started.
“We believe that it may have been started deliberately and so we are appealing for anyone with information, or anyone who may have dash cam footage to get in touch with police to help with our enquiries.
“Now we are in the school summer holiday period, I’d like to appeal to parents and carers to explain to children the dangers of playing within disused buildings, as they pose a really serious risk with a number of potential dangers within them”.
Anyone with information is asked to contact 0161 856 9821 or 101 quoting log number 3142 of the 26th July 2022. You can also get in touch via our online Live Chat service at www.gmp.police.uk
Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.