A man has died after being rescued from a house fire in Prestwich, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) has confirmed. The blaze broke out at a home on Rectory Green, off Rectory Lane, at about 6.50pm on Saturday, October 17. The man was taken to hospital but later died from his injuries, a GMP spokesperson said.
Emergency response and statement
The fire is not believed to be suspicious and no one else was injured, police said. No further details about the man have been released. A large emergency services response attended the scene on an estate near Prestwich Metrolink stop, with pictures showing firefighters, police, and vehicles from North West Ambulance Service and North West Air Ambulance.
In a statement, a GMP spokesperson said: "Just after 7pm on Saturday 17 October, we were called to reports of a house fire on Rectory Lane, Prestwich. Emergency services attended and a man was taken to hospital where he sadly died of his injuries a while later. No other injuries have been reported. There are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances surrounding his death. Enquiries remain ongoing."
Fire service response
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service also issued a statement, saying: "Shortly before 6:50pm this evening (Saturday, October 17), Three fire engines from Agecroft, Blackley and Heywood fire stations were called to an incident involving a domestic building on Rectory Green, Prestwich. Firefighters are currently working alongside GMP to make the area safe. Crews remain in attendance at this time."
Enquiries into the incident are ongoing.
