Investigation underway after emergency services called to house fire

An investigation is underway after a house fire in Salford.

The blaze broke out at a home on Allendale Walk at around 8.30pm last night (Wednesday). Fire crews and police officers were scrambled to the scene.

Nobody was serious injured. A scene was put in place as investigators scoured the property.

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This afternoon (Thursday), at least one police officer remained at the scene. Pictures showed the windows at the property boarded up after being left smashed.

Police have issued an appeal for any witnesses, or anyone who has CCTV, doorbell or dashcam footage from the area, to come forward. In a statement, a Greater Manchester Police spokesperson said: "At around 8:30pm last night (Wednesday 1 March) Greater Manchester Police were called to reports of a fire at a property on Allendale Walk, Salford.

"Officers attended the scene and were joined by colleagues from Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service. Thankfully nobody was seriously injured in this incident and a scene remains in place to establish the circumstances.

"Police are now appealing for any witnesses who may have been in the area at the time to please come forward. Officers are particularly keen to speak to anyone who may have any CCTV, doorbell, or dashcam footage from the area before, during, or after the incident occurred."

Anyone with information is asked to call 0161 856 8361 quoting incident 3325 of 01/03/23. Alternatively, you can report information anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

The Manchester Evening News has also contacted the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service for information.

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