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Arson Suspect Arrested After Large Shed Fire Triggers Evacuations in Levenshulme

Police are treating the blaze as arson following the arrest of a male on suspicion of intent to endanger life.

Overview

  • Emergency services were called shortly after 6:35 p.m. on Wednesday to a fire in a garden shed on Lonsdale Road in south Manchester.
  • Three fire engines from Gorton, Whitehill and Stockport attended, with crews using breathing apparatus and two jets to extinguish the blaze.
  • Five neighbouring homes were evacuated as a precaution and the street was taped off during the response.
  • Firefighters remained on scene into the evening to damp down hotspots and ensure the area was safe.
  • No injuries have been reported, and police say enquiries into the incident are ongoing.