LIVE: Police and firefighters at scene of deadly house blaze - latest updates

Police officers and firefighters remain at the scene of a house fire which claimed the life of a 42-year-old woman in Oldham yesterday (June 24).

Emergency services were called to Saint Thomas Street North in the Werneth area of Oldham at around 4.10pm on Saturday afternoon. The incident led to the evacuation of a number of homes.

Tragically, a 42-year-old woman passed away in the incident, but there have been no confirmed reports of any other casualties. Today, emergency workers are still at the scene.

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"It had spread along the houses, we were just trying to get people out," said one neighbour, who was one of the first on the scene, adding that a neighbour 'bust' the back door down. "The firefighters were telling everyone to move back as people were just filming."

Another neighbour said he called the emergency services when he heard someone down the road from the house shout for help. He said: "The door was open and we saw smoke all over."

In a statement issued last night,Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service Group Manager, Jean-Pierre Helliwell, said: "The thoughts and deepest condolences of everyone at Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service are with the family, friends and loved ones. We're incredibly saddened by the news.

"Our crews remain at the scene at this time. I'd also like to thank Greater Manchester Police, North West Ambulance Service and our other partner agencies for their continued help."

Crews remain at the scene this morning.

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People can now call 999 as usual following problems with the phone line, BT have confirmed.

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