Arson expected after Denton fire

Monday, 30 September 2019 10:27

By Lee Wild @LeeWild14

An arson investigation is underway after a fire at the Denton Centre in the early hours of Thursday morning.

Crews from Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) were called out to the centre on Acre Street at 12:52am.

The fire was contained to a ground floor room and is thought to have been started deliberately.

Two fire engines attended the scene and two firefighters in breathing apparatus tackled the blaze.

Greater Manchester Police and GMFRS say they are now carrying out a joint investigation into the causes of the fire.

More from Tameside Reporter

The Tameside Reporter turns 170!

To celebrate the 170th anniversary of the Tameside Reporter we look back at our paper through the years.
Tennis club over 100-years-old could be replaced by housing

A tennis club in Ashton, founded 100 years ago, could soon be demolished and replaced with housing.
Man wanted in connection with burglary

Police are appealing for any information relating to Robert Hardman.
Man wanted for shoplifting

Police are trying to locate Kieran Anthony Carolan.