Investigation underway after eight people rescued from apartment block fire

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An investigation is underway after eight people were rescued from a blaze at a block of flats in Rochdale. Fire crews rushed to the scene, on Daventry Road, on Monday evening (August 1).

After those inside were brought down to safety by a ladder, they then all refused any treatment from paramedics on hand, the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service has confirmed. An investigation is now ongoing into the cause of the incident.

Multiple fire crews raced to the scene, and used hose reels and ventilation equipment to extinguish the fire following the recovery of those inside. Emergency services arrived shortly after 5pm and cordoned off an area outside the three-story apartment block as enquiries were carried out.

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The fire service has now said an investigation into the cause of the blaze will be carried out. Greater Manchester Police have also been approached for further information on the incident.

A Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “At around 5.15pm on Monday 1 August, firefighters were called out to a fire at three-storey block of flats on Daventry Road, Rochdale.

“Four fire engines from Rochdale, Chadderton and Heywood attended the scene and rescued eight casualties from the building using a ladder. Fire fighters used two hose reels, breathing apparatus and ventilation equipment to extinguish the fire.

"All casualties declined treatment from North West Ambulance Service at the scene. An investigation into the cause of the fire will now be carried out.”

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