Emergency services swarm Eccles street after fire breaks out at property

NewsGreater Manchester NewsSalfordThree fire engines were at the scene17:55, 11 Aug 2026Emergency services descended on a Salford street this afternoon (August 11) after a fire broke out at a property nearby.‌Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service descended on Watson Street in Eccles at around 3pm to tackle a blaze which had broken out in the back garden of a property.‌Photos from the scene showed multiple fire units in attendance alongside what appeared to be unmarked police cars on Cromwell Road nearby.‌Click here to get the biggest stories straight to your inbox in our Daily NewsletterIn a statement, GMFRS confirmed that three fire engines had attended the scene to tackle a blaze in the back garden of a property.Article continues belowA spokesperson for the service said: "Just befor