Police discover cannabis farm after rushing to major house fire in Oldham

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Police investigating the cause of a major fire at a property in Oldham have discovered dozens of cannabis plants, the Manchester Evening News understands.

Emergency services were called to the blaze on Cyril Street in Shaw on Tuesday morning (August 30). Enquiries suggest the fire started as a result of an electrical fault at the house, GMP said.

It is not believed that anybody was inside the property at the time of the fire, and no injuries have been reported. It's understood officers investigating the cause of the blaze have since discovered around 70 cannabis plants inside. READ MORE: Councillor says police officer 'laughed' after he reported death threat at Pride No arrests have been made and enquiries are said to be ongoing at the property.

A number of residents had to be evacuated as fire crews worked to extinguish the flames this morning. There was distinctive smell of smoke in the surrounding streets as crews worked to contain the blaze.