A fire broke out in an Oldham laundrette with fire crews taking more than three hours to put the blaze out.

Trend Launderette & Dry Cleaners was on fire last night, with crews having to don breathing apparatus as they extinguished the fire. Three fire engines were in attendance at the laundrette.

Video from the scene shows police were also in attendance as crews worked to battle the blaze.

It’s understood that there is no evidence of arson or criminal involvement.

The Oldham Times: The fire was at Trend Laundrette, on Rochdale RoadThe fire was at Trend Laundrette, on Rochdale Road (Image: Google)

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A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said: “At just after 8.15pm yesterday (Thursday, January 25) three fire engines from Rochdale, Oldham, and Chadderton fire stations attended a fire at a commercial property on Rochdale Road, Shaw.

“Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus used a hose reel to extinguish the fire and make the scene safe. Crews were in attendance for around three and a half hours.”

Greater Manchester Police and North West Ambulance Service have been contacted for comment.

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