GMP car bursts into flames while officers on patrol
09.12.2023 - 13:21
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A Greater Manchester Police car burst into flames while officers were on patrol. Firefighters descended on Reddish, Stockport, at around 7pm last night (December 8) after a Ford Focus in GMP livery set on fire.
It's understood officers from a neighbouring district were carrying out routine enquiries in the area when the drama unfolded. Witness Adam Howard told the Manchester Evening News: "A copper got out, knocked on someone's door.
"He heard a bang, turned round, car in flames." The fire happened outside a house on Lindfield Road, near the junction with Betley Road.
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The cause of the fire has not yet been confirmed. Images from the scene show bright orange flames emerging from the Ford's bonnet.
Plumes of smoke were also seen a fire crew got the blaze under control. Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) confirmed it was called out to the scene of a car fire shortly after 7pm last night.
One fire engine from Whitehill fire station, in Stockport, attended. A GMFRS spokesperson added: "Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus used one hose reel to extinguish the fire and make the scene safe.
“The scene was then handed to colleagues at GMP. Crews were in attendance for just over 20 minutes.” A GMP spokesperson added: "We are grateful for the assistance of a passing GMFRS vehicle for quickly bringing the fire under control."
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