Overview
- The fire broke out shortly before 7:30pm on Saturday on Abbey Drive in Bury, involving the ground floor of a semi‑detached home.
- Three fire engines from Whitefield, Bolton and Bolton North stations responded, with crews using breathing apparatus and hose reels.
- The blaze was extinguished and crews remained at the scene into the night as the area was cordoned off for safety checks.
- Eyewitnesses reported a loud explosion that blew out a downstairs window and said neighbors helped pull an 86-year-old woman to safety.
- Greater Manchester Police said the incident is thought to have started accidentally and confirmed the woman suffered minor injuries.