Crews were called to the fire on Sheard Avenue, Ashton under Lyne around 8:15pm on Saturday.
Fire, ambulance and police crews were called out following reports that a large fire had broken out at a semi-detached home on Sheard Avenue.
Nearby residents reporting hearing a loud bang before emergency crews arrived at the scene.
Road closures were put in place around the area whilst the firefighters tackled the blaze.
In a video from the scene you can see smoke billowing as residents gathered in the streets.
Credit: Daniel James Gratton
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said: “At just after 8:15pm on Saturday three fire engines from Ashton, Stalybridge and Mossley fire stations were called to a fire at a semi-detached home on Sheard Avenue, Ashton-under-Lyne.
“The firefighters wearing breathing apparatus used hose reels to extinguish with a cordon in place to make the surrounding area safe.”
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police has said: “There is currently no danger to other residents, and circumstances into the initial report are on going. We will update you if anything changes and when we have any updates.”
The scene after the fire last night. Credit: Tracy Charmer
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