Several homes had to be evacuated as emergency services went to Brownley Road in Wythenshawe south of the city on Thursday afternoon. The Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said it had been called in to report a fire in a home. Several properties were left without electricity and roads had to be closed, the Greater Manchester police announced. The force confirmed that a man was found dead inside a property. Our statement: Around 6.30 p.m. Today (March 31), crews were called in to report a fire on a home on Brownley Road in Manchester. Four fire trucks from Bolton North, Cheadle, Wythenshawe and Stockport stations and the Ashton Technical Rescue Unit were present. – Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service (@manchesterfire) March 31, 2022 Their spokesman added: “Investigations are ongoing and police are supporting the family of the deceased.” The tent was safe around 8pm, they added. An image from the spot appears to show dense smoke gushing from a heavily damaged property surrounded by fire engines. In a statement Thursday night, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue said: “Around 6.30 p.m. Today (March 31), crews were called to receive reports of a home fire on Brownley Road in Manchester. “Four fire engines from Bolton North, Cheadle, Wythenshawe and Stockport stations and the Ashton Technical Rescue Unit were present. “Firefighters assessed the scene and used breathing apparatus and rubber bands to control the fire and make the scene safe. “Crews are working with colleagues from Greater Manchester Police and the North West Ambulance Service and are still on the scene.”
