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24.06.2023 - 21:19 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
A woman has tragically died after a house fire said to have 'spread' along a number of homes on a terraced street.
Greater Manchester Police said she was 42 and that she passed away at the scene 'despite the best efforts of first responders'. There's been no confirmation as yet of any other casualties.
Emergency services were called to Saint Thomas Street North in the Werneth area of Oldham at around 4.10pm on Saturday afternoon. The incident led to the evacuation of a number of homes, with Oldham Council tonight said to be providing temporary accommodation to residents affected.
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A man who was one of the first on the scene said a neighbour 'bust' the back door down, but both were hit and driven back by the heat and smoke.
He said: "It had spread along the houses, we were just trying to get people out. The firefighters were telling everyone to move back as people were just filming."
Another neighbour said he called the emergency services when he heard someone down the road from the house shout for help. He said: "The door was open and we saw smoke all over."
In a statement tonight, GMP said: "Despite the best efforts of first responders, a 42-year-old woman sadly died at the scene. Her next of kin has been informed.
"Road closures remain in place and enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances surrounding the fire."
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service Group Manager, Jean-Pierre Helliwell, said: "The thoughts and deepest condolences of everyone at Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service are with the family, friends and loved ones. We're incredibly saddened by the news.
"Our crews remain at the scene at this time. I'd also
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