Fire crews have tackled a blaze that broke out at a 'portacabin' in Oldham.
At around 5pm yesterday (Sunday) firefighters were called to reports of a fire at a portacabin on Bottom O’ Th’ Moor in Oldham.
Two fire engines from Chadderton and Oldham stations attended, and firefighters remained at the scene for just under an hour.
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Plumes of smoke could be seen coming from the portacabin as fire crews battled the blaze.
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A spokesperson for GMFRS said: “At approximately 5pm on Sunday, May 7 firefighters were called to reports of a fire on Bottom O’ Th’ Moor, in Oldham, involving a portacabin.
“Two fire engines from Chadderton and Oldham stations quickly arrived at the scene.
“Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus used a hose reel, a thermal imaging camera and other specialist equipment to extinguish the fire.
“Fire crews were in attendance for approximately 50 minutes.”
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