A woman and two children have been rushed to hospital and a street evacuated after a fire tore through the living room of a house in a suspected arson attack in Moston.
Firefighters, police and ambulance crews attended Dean Brook Close at around 9.45pm on Wednesday (July 17) to reports of a house fire. The blaze then spread to a vehicle outside.
Police believe the fire was started deliberately. A woman and two children were treated for smoke inhalation and two dogs were also rescued from the burning property.
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Emergency crews blocked off the area, off St Mary’s Road, for several hours while they determined the cause of the fire. It is understood the three people were able to leave the property before firefighters arrived.
A GMP spokesperson said: “Emergency services are responding to a fire at a property on Dean Brook Close in Moston. All occupants of the house have been evacuated safely. A woman and two children have been treated for smoke inhalation and have been taken to hospital for treatment.
“Two dogs were also removed from the home and neighbours in neighbouring homes were evacuated as a precaution. Police believe this was arson. No arrests have been made and our investigation is ongoing.”
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said: “At around 9.45pm on Wednesday 17 July, firefighters were called to reports of a fire at a house in Dean Brook Close, Manchester.
“Three fire engines from Manchester Central, Philips Park and Blackley fire stations quickly attended the scene of the incident, which involved the property’s lounge and a nearby vehicle. Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus used three hose reels to extinguish the blaze.
“Three people have been taken to hospital. GMFRS teams remain on scene, working alongside Greater Manchester Police to secure the area.”