Windows blown out in house blaze as fire crews cordon off street in Crumpsall

A street was taped off after a house erupted into flames in Crumpsall on Wednesday night (August 7). Police and fire crews raced to the incident on Delaunays Road at around 8.20pm.

A number of fire engines were pictured at the scene as police tape blocked off the road, near to North Manchester General Hospital late into the evening.

The windows of the first storey of the house were blown out and left badly scorched, as the walls inside could be seen charred by the smoke from the blaze.

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The Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service confirmed three fire engines were called to the scene shortly before 8.30pm, remaining in attendance for a number of hours.

Further details about the nature of any injuries or the cause of the blaze has not yet been confirmed.

A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said: “At around 8.20pm on Wednesday (August 7) three fire engines from Broughton, Philips Park and Manchester Central Fire Stations were called to reports of a fire involving the first floor of a semi-detached property on Delaunays Road, Manchester/

“Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus used jets to extinguish the fire and make the surrounding area safe. Crews remain in attendance.”