A man was rescued from a house fire in Shaw last night, Tuesday.

Emergency services were called after the blaze broke out at an address on Farrow Street at around 6.45pm.

Firefighters rescued a man from the property before he was then taken to hospital.

A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said: “At around 6.45pm on Tuesday, five fire engines from Rochdale, Oldham, Hollins and Chadderton fire stations and a drone attended a house fire on Farrow Street, Oldham.

“Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus arrived quickly and used three hose reels to extinguish the fire.

"Crews rescued one man from the house before they were transferred to hospital.

"Crews have remained on the scene and an investigation is ongoing."

North West Ambulance Service also confirmed that a man was taken to hospital where he received further treatment for his injuries.

Greater Manchester Police said officers had attended the incident.