Calls for tougher fire sprinkler laws in region’s schools
The revelation that firefighters have been called to Greater Manchester schools more than 200 times since 2015 is prompting calls
Have we learned nothing? MM’s eyewitness account of Parkway Gate blaze
Last Monday night at roughly 10:30pm, a small blaze broke out at the Unite Students Parkway Gate accommodation complex.
Two bodies discovered after fire tears through commercial building in Chinatown
It’s now confirmed that two bodies have been discovered after a fire ripped through a commercial building in Chinatown.
‘I wouldn’t change him for the world’: Last dog saved from Manchester Dogs’ Home fire finally finds forever home
Since becoming the last dog to be rescued from the devastating Manchester Dogs’ Home fire, Pluto has had his fair share of ups and downs.
One year on: Manchester Dogs’ Home looks to new start thanks to public support
With a wealth of public support and donations topping £2million, Manchester Dogs’ Home, which houses the most vulnerable of dogs, is looking forward to a new start.
Gas tanker blaze on M56 near Manchester forces motorway closure in both directions
A propane gas tanker has burst into flames on the M56 near Manchester, causing the motorway to be closed in both directions – drivers are urged to avoid the area.
Bolton man left fighting for his life after collapsing while fire tore through his home
A Bolton man was left fighting for his life after a fire blazed through his home, where he lived alone.
‘It will haunt me forever’: Marple family carry remains of ‘beloved’ pony from fire after stables arson attack
A devastated family had to carry the remains of their ‘beloved’ pony from a fire as he was burnt alive after his stable block in Marple was deliberately set alight.
Breaking: Lorry engulfed in flames on M602 between Manchester and Salford
A lorry has set ablaze, sending clouds of smoke billowing across the Manchester-bound M602 motorway – it is not yet known whether the driver of the vehicle has managed to escape the fire.
Lights out for Hulme shisha bar managers in ‘landmark’ fire safety prosecution
Bosses of a Manchester shisha bar which posed such a risk to the public it had to be demolished have been sent down for their ‘blatant disregard for fire safety’.
Oldham man, 50, arrested over suspected arson attack on bespoke sofa warehouse
An Oldham man has been arrested after a large fire engulfed a warehouse in Royton.