Emergency services race to building fire in Middleton

Emergency services responded quickly to reports of a building fire in Middleton.

Assheton Arms Hotel | Manchester Today (MTN)

Firefighters are presently attending to a significant fire at a hotel in Greater Manchester that originated overnight. The fire brigade promptly responded to Market Place in Middleton following an incident at the Assheton Arms Hotel.

A call was received to attend the incident at approximately 12:15 am today, September 15th. At the height of the fire, eight fire trucks were present at the location. Crews remain in attendance. One person was rushed to hospital. A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said: "Shortly before 12:15am this morning (September 15, 2024), eight fire engines from across Greater Manchester were called to the scene of a fire at a commercial building on Market Place, Middleton. "Crews arrived quickly and worked overnight to extinguish the fire. Firefighters used six breathing apparatus, three hose reels, a thermal imaging camera and two nine metre ladders.

"All casualties were transferred into the care of North West Ambulance Service and one casualty has been conveyed to hospital. Crews remain in attendance at this time to monitor the premises and ensure the area is safe.” A Greater Manchester Police Spokesperson said: "At around 12.15am this morning (Sunday, September 15 2024), we were called to reports of a fire at a hotel on Market Place in Middleton, Rochdale.

"Emergency services attended and arrested a man in his 30s on suspicion of arson and assault. "He remains in police custody for questioning. "Thankfully, no one was seriously injured, and investigations are ongoing."