Northenden fire RECAP as crews tackle large house blaze with south Manchester street taped off

NewsGreater Manchester NewsGreater Manchester Fire ServiceLIVE EVENT ENDEDUpdated 9 mins agoFlames appear to have engulfed a semi-detached houseSmoke billows into the air after a fire broke out at house in Northenden(Image: Copyright unknown)Updated 23:19, 13 Aug 2026Firefighters are tackling a house blaze in south Manchester.Crews were called to Norleigh Road in Northenden earlier this afternoon. Pictures and video from the scene appear to show flames engulfing the semi-detached house as huge plumes of smoke billow into the air.Crowds of people can also been seen gathering on the street outside. Norleigh Road is currently cordoned off.Click here to get the biggest stories straight to your inbox in our Daily NewsletterGreater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service has been approached for comme