A mosque devastated by strong winds as Storm Eunice battered the region could be forced to fork out £100,000 in repairs.
19.02.2022 - 00:45 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Fire crews were scrambled to a Go Outdoors store in Stockport after two signs came off during Storm Eunice.
Two fire engines attended the scene on Stockport Road in Cheadle Heath just before 3.45pm this afternoon (January 18).
They were joined by the Technical Response Unit from Ashton-under-Lyne, and spent two hours at the scene removing loose parts of the sign and making sure the area was safe.
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A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said: “Just before 3.45pm this afternoon (February 18), two fire engines from Stockport and Wythenshawe fire stations, joined by the Technical Response Unit from Ashton-under-Lyne, were called to Stockport Road, Cheadle Health. “The incident involved two signs at a commercial premises that had become detached from their fixings.
"Crews removed loose parts of the signs and made sure the area was safe before departing after around two hours at the scene.”
Storm Eunice has battered Greater Manchester, uprooting trees and causing damage to cars and disruption to roads and railways.
An amber weather warning for strong winds remains in place for Greater Manchester until 9pm.
The Met Office warning states there is a 'good chance' that 'flying debris could result in a danger to life', and that damage to homes and buildings is likely.
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A mosque devastated by strong winds as Storm Eunice battered the region could be forced to fork out £100,000 in repairs.
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