Large response after shed attached to house catches fire in Little Hulton
Fire crews were called to a residential street in Little Hulton, Salford, on Tuesday afternoon after a shed attached to a property caught alight. The incident on Wallbrook Crescent prompted a multi‑unit response and precautionary medical checks for a member of the public.
At about 4pm, four fire engines and additional support from neighbouring brigades attended the scene. Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus used jets to bring the blaze under control and to stop flames spreading to adjacent homes. Crews remained at the location into the evening to carry out damping down operations and to check for hotspots.
- Units on scene: Engines from Altrincham, Eccles, Atherton and Bolton Central.
- Support: Assistance provided by Lancashire and Cheshire fire services.
- Casualty: One person assessed by North West Ambulance Service for smoke inhalation; not taken to hospital.
“At around 4pm this afternoon (Tuesday 21 July), fire crews were called to reports of a fire involving a shed attached to a property on Wallbrook Crescent, Little Hulton,”
The Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) confirmed crews used breathing apparatus while tackling the blaze and worked to prevent the fire spreading to nearby properties. Paramedics attended and assessed one casualty who reported effects from smoke inhalation but did not require hospital treatment.
| Resource | Origin |
|---|---|
| Fire engine | Altrincham |
| Fire engine | Eccles |
| Fire engine | Atherton |
| Fire engine | Bolton Central |
| Additional support | Lancashire & Cheshire services |
Local residents were advised to avoid the immediate area while crews worked. Firefighters focused on ensuring that the fire did not spread from the shed to the attached property or neighbouring houses, given the risk presented by an outbuilding connected to a home.
GMFRS said crews remained on site into the evening to continue damping down and to check for any remaining hotspots. There was no report of injuries requiring hospital treatment.
Incidents involving outbuildings can present particular hazards because they may contain stored materials, tools or combustible substances. The swift multi‑brigade response and use of breathing apparatus helped limit the impact on surrounding properties and ensured the scene was made safe.
Residents who witnessed the incident or who have concerns about fire safety in their own properties can contact Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service for advice on securing sheds and outbuildings and on preventing accidental fires.
