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Fire at Bury’s The Rock Hair Shop Contained as Nearby Stores Reopen

Fire crews have handed the premises to the owner following safety checks.

Overview

  • Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service was called at around 2:15pm on Saturday to Hair Rocks on The Rock in Bury.
  • Crews from Bolton North, Bury and Heywood used two breathing apparatus, one hose reel and breaking-in gear to extinguish the blaze.
  • One man was treated at the scene for smoke inhalation and minor burns and received oxygen therapy, with no further injuries reported.
  • The rear of the shop was left severely charred as police assisted an evacuation and a cordon remained in place during operations.
  • Firefighters stayed for about four hours to make the building safe before departing, and no cause has been reported.