Fear for homeless after pub blaze
Date published: 31 December 2013
A FIRE last night at a derelict pub widely used by homeless people sparked fears there could be people trapped inside.
The alarm was raised after smoke was seen rising from the Bull’s Head in Oldham Road, Failsworth after midnight.
Oldham Road was closed while crews tackled the fire. No-one was found inside.
Most Viewed News Stories
- 1Inside Oldham’s new market
- 2Suspected human trafficking uncovered after house collapse
- 3Police arrest 11, seize drugs and £70k cash in early morning strikes against organised crime
- 4Tommyfield Outdoor Market approved for use as new Eton-backed school
- 5Heartbroken wife of man who died following a collision on Broadway has paid tribute to 'her rock'
