A man has died after a fire broke out in a home in Oldham. The blaze broke out at a property on Eldon Street at around 10.20am on Sunday (July 16).
Police officers, fire crews and paramedics rushed to the scene. Tragically, a man - aged in his 50s - was pronounced dead. An investigation into the incident is ongoing. Join our WhatsAp p Top Stories and Breaking News group by clicking this link. In a statement, a Greater Manchester Police spokesperson said: "At around 10.20am on Sunday 16 July 2023, officers responded to reports of a fire at an address in Eldon Street, Oldham. "Despite the best efforts of emergency services, a man in his 50s sadly died.
Enquiries are currently ongoing." The Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service has also been contacted for details. Try MEN Premium for FREE by clicking here for no ads, fun puzzles and brilliant new features. Read more of today's top stories here
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