Cannabis farm starts huge fire
Manchester Evening News|December 19, 2022
SEVERAL HOMES EVACUATED AS SMOKE POURED FROM ROOF
THOMAS GEORGE
Cannabis farm starts huge fire

POLICE discovered a cannabis farm after a fire ripped through a house.

Firefighters rushed to the scene in Chesham Road, Bury, at about 1.30pm yesterday. Crews were alerted after concerned neighbours spotted smoke coming from the roof of a mid-terrace house.

Several homes were evacuated while firefighters tackled the flames. No one is believed to have been injured in the blaze, which started when a cannabis farm caught fire.

The house and two neighbouring properties have been left ‘uninhabitable’ following the incident, firefighters said.

Chesham Road was taped off for several hours as police and firefighters carried out investigations at the scene, near to the junction with Brookshaw Street.

This story is from the December 19, 2022 edition of Manchester Evening News.

Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.

This story is from the December 19, 2022 edition of Manchester Evening News.

Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.

MORE STORIES FROM MANCHESTER EVENING NEWSView All
Bru masterclass after another 90 minutes
Manchester Evening News

Bru masterclass after another 90 minutes

BRUNO Fernandes claimed an assist as Portugal beat Poland 3-1 in their first Nations League fixture of the month.

time-read
1 min  |
October 14, 2024
Bevan reserves praise for team after heroic show
Manchester Evening News

Bevan reserves praise for team after heroic show

BEVAN French deflected the praise on to his team-mates after his stunning solo try set up Wigan's Betfred Super League Grand Final victory over Hull KR.

time-read
2 mins  |
October 14, 2024
Ooh la la! Bakery delights sell out within few hours
Manchester Evening News

Ooh la la! Bakery delights sell out within few hours

POPULAR bakery La Chouquette opened the doors to its new sandwich spot Piqniq in Didsbury earlier this week with queues running down the street.

time-read
2 mins  |
October 14, 2024
Swinney in warm tribute to Salmond
Manchester Evening News

Swinney in warm tribute to Salmond

SCOTTISH First Minster John Swinney said Alex Salmond \"left a fundamental footprint on Scottish politics\" as he paid tribute to his late former party leader.

time-read
1 min  |
October 14, 2024
Family 'killed in strike'
Manchester Evening News

Family 'killed in strike'

AN ISRAELI strike on the central Gaza Strip has killed a family of eight, Palestinian medical officials said.

time-read
2 mins  |
October 14, 2024
WHAT LIES BENEATH...
Manchester Evening News

WHAT LIES BENEATH...

URBAN EXPLORERS UNCOVER THE HISTORY INSIDE SOME OF THE CITY'S SPECTACULAR HIDDEN SEWERS AND DRAINS

time-read
2 mins  |
October 14, 2024
Jailed surgeon putting families 'through hell'
Manchester Evening News

Jailed surgeon putting families 'through hell'

DISGRACED MEDIC ACCUSED OF ATTEMPTING TO DELAY INQUESTS INTO DEATHS

time-read
1 min  |
October 14, 2024
Road rage terror captured on film
Manchester Evening News

Road rage terror captured on film

VIDEO footage has revealed the shocking moment a road rage incident unfolded near a Tesco Extra in Tameside.

time-read
1 min  |
October 14, 2024
LUXURY 'PARTY FLAT' IS HALTED
Manchester Evening News

LUXURY 'PARTY FLAT' IS HALTED

SKYSCRAPER APARTMENT A MAGNET FOR LOUD MUSIC AND DRUG TAKING

time-read
2 mins  |
October 14, 2024
Club's 120 years of making history
Manchester Evening News

Club's 120 years of making history

CITY VENUE HAS INSPIRED AND TOUCHED GENERATIONS

time-read
5 mins  |
October 14, 2024