A man has been taken to hospital after a kitchen fire at a house in Leigh
Emergency services rushed to a house in Leigh when a blaze broke out.
Nel Pan Lane was closed to traffic while firefighters worked at the property on Friday afternoon.
It is understood the fire started in the kitchen and one man was taken to hospital for treatment to injuries.
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said: “At shortly before 1.25pm on Friday, three fire engines from Leigh and Hindley fire stations were called to a fire involving the kitchen of a bungalow on Nel Pan Lane, Leigh.
“Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus used two hose reels to extinguish the fire. Crews remain in attendance alongside partners.”
A police spokesman said: “At around 1.25pm on Friday we were called to support in response to a fire on Nel Pan Lane, Leigh.
“One man was taken to hospital for treatment of his injuries.”
It is understood that Nel Pan Lane has since reopened to traffic.