Oldham fire LIVE updates as firefighters at scene following huge blaze

Firefighters raced to tackle a huge fire which broke out in Oldham last night.

Six fire engines were called to a blaze in Royton, which had taken hold in a derelict barn.

The fire was first reported to the emergency services at about 7.20pm on Saturday (March 30).

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Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said that firefighters are still at the scene this morning.

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Our photographer just sent in this video of the scene in Royton.

A view of the destruction caused by last night’s blaze in Royton, filmed this morning by @kennybrownphoto pic.twitter.com/aVIDhvuL2k

Police have also been seen at the scene of the fire. The M.E.N. has asked Greater Manchester Police for more information.

The fire service have sent the M.E.N. this statement about their involvement in tackling the blaze.

A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said: "At just before 7.20pm yesterday (Saturday March 30) six fire engines from Rochdale, Ashton, Littleborough, Whitefield and Chadderton fire stations were called to a fire involving a derelict barn and some trees on Harewood Drive, Royton.

"Firefighters set up a cordon and used three jets, one high pressure hose and one hose reel to quickly extinguish the fire and prevent it from spreading.

"Crews worked through the night to damp down any remaining hot spots and clear debris to make the area safe. GMFRS remain in attendance."

Here is another video from the scene of the huge fire in Royton, again used with permission. pic.twitter.com/1SVzRR78xw

This clip shows the height of the blaze last night.

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