LIVE: Huge emergency services presence as five rushed to hospital in house fire - updates

Fire crews and police have descended on a street in Bury this evening following a devastating house fire.

Emergency services were called to Sandgate Road in Whitefield at around 5pm on Sunday (June 22) following reports of a blaze at a domestic property.

Five people have been rushed to hospital following the fire, according to Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS). The full extent of their injuries is not yet known.

Witnesses reported seeing a huge emergency services presence on nearby Mount Street as fire crews work to extinguish the flames. Police and paramedics are also understood to be in attendance.

In a statement, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said: “At just before 5pm today (Sunday 22 June) fire crews were called to reports of a fire at a domestic property on Sandgate Road, Whitefield.

“Six fire engines from Manchester Central, Whitefield, Heywood, Salford, Broughton and Agecroft quickly attended the incident.

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“Firefighters used eight breathing apparatus and two hose reels to extinguish the fire.

“Five people were assessed at the scene and then conveyed to hospital by North West Ambulance Service. Crews remain in attendance.”

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) and North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) have been contacted for more information.

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Fire crews have been seen carrying bags of debris from the property this evening.

This is the scene currently. Fire crews have been seen to be bringing out debris and bags from inside the property