Factory explosion
Hundreds of people have been forced to leave their homes after an explosion at a factory in Greater Manchester last night. Firefighters were called to Bury Road in Radcliffe after a gas main ignited a fire.
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Some residents still waiting to return home after Radcliffe factory fire
by Ralph BlunsomAround 20 households have still not returned to their homes after a factory fire that ruptured a gas main in Radcliffe in Greater Manchester.
Firefighters battled through the night to bring the blaze under control.
Around 100 homes were evacuated with people moved to an emergency rest centre. This evening part of the damaged building is having to be demolished for safety reasons.
Some residents still unable to return to their homes after Radcliffe factory fire
by Ralph BlunsomPeople living close to a warehouse in Radcliffe in Greater Manchester which has been badly damaged in a huge overnight fire, are still unable to return to their homes.
More than a hundred properties had to be evacuated, and while many people have been allowed back, a small number may have to spend a second night in temporary accomodation.
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Councillor: "The building has been completely destroyed and will have to be demolished"
People living close to a warehouse in Radcliffe in Greater Manchester which has been badly damaged in a huge overnight fire, are still unable to return to their homes.
More than a hundred properties had to be evacuated, and while many people have been allowed back, a small number may have to spend a second night in temporary accomodation.
Pictures from last night's factory explosion in Radcliffe
Hundreds of people were forced to leave their homes after an explosion at a factory in Greater Manchester last night.
Firefighters were called to Bury Road in Radcliffe after a gas main ignited a fire.
Many people will be allowed home later this morning but roads in the area will remain closed.
The blaze broke out at the industrial site at around 9.45pm.
Around 50 firefighters were called to the scene on Schofield Street as the flames spread across a number of units.
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said a gas mains pipe in one of the properties then exploded forcing emergency workers to evacuated nearby properties as a precaution.
Residents forced to leave homes after factory explosion
Hundreds of people have been forced to leave their homes after an explosion at a factory in Greater Manchester last night.
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Hundreds of people have been forced to leave their homes after an explosion at a factory in Greater Manchester last night. Firefighters were called to Bury Road in Radcliffe after a fire triggered the blast.
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Radcliffe factory fire explosion
More than a hundred people were evacuated from their homes after an explosion at factory in Greater Manchester last night.
The blaze broke out at the industrial site in the Radcliffe area at around 9.45pm on Thursday night.
It is believed the building was empty but an investigation is underway.
Hundreds forced to leave home
Hundreds of people have been forced to leave their homes after an explosion at a factory in Greater Manchester last night. Firefighters were called to Bury Road in Radcliffe after a gas main ignited a fire.
Homes evacuated after factory fire
Firefighters were called to Bury Road in Radcliffe after a gas main ignited a fire. Many people will be allowed home later this morning but roads in the area will remain closed.