Emergency services attend fire involving a synagogue in Higher Broughton

Multiple fire engines have been called to Higher Broughton after reports of a fire involving a synagogue. 

The fire was reported at a synagogue on Northumberland Street, Salford at around 5pm today (Friday 31 January).

Following the reported incident six fire engines have attended the scene – with firefighters arriving wearing breathing apparatus.

The emergency services arrived quickly and are using hose reels to control the fire.

At the scene Greater Manchester Police have cordon the road off and fire service remain at the synagogue.

A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said: “At around 5pm today (Friday 31 January), six fire engines from Manchester Central, Blackley, Phillips Park, Salford and Broughton fire stations were called to reports of a fire involving a synagogue on Northumberland Street, Salford.

“Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus arrived quickly and are using hose reels to control the fire while Greater Manchester Police cordon the road. Crews remain in attendance.”

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