Man and dogs pulled from blaze

By the Editorial Team · Sunday, September 27, 2026

Firefighters rescued a man and two dogs from a first-floor fire at a house on Rossall Crescent in Leigh on Friday afternoon. The man was taken to hospital for further treatment, while crews remained on site for hours as the cause of the blaze is still under investigation.

Firefighters rescued a man and two dogs from a house fire on Rossall Crescent in Leigh on Friday afternoon. The blaze was reported around 3 p.m., prompting an immediate response from Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS).

Four fire engines from the Hindley, Leigh, Atherton, and Farnworth stations, along with the Technical Rescue Unit from Leigh, were deployed to the scene. Upon arrival, crews found the first floor of the property fully involved in flames.

Firefighters used a ladder to access a first-floor window where they safely evacuated the man and two dogs. The man received initial medical assessment from fire crew before being transferred to the North West Ambulance Service and taken to a hospital for further treatment.

Firefighters remained on site for approximately three hours to bring the situation under control. The exact cause of the fire has not been disclosed. Authorities continue to investigate the incident.

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