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Families flee homes as building blaze rages

Families flee homes as building blaze rages
BBC England Sunday 16 August 2026, 12:36 UTC 1 min read
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An industrial unit near Oldham erupts in flames, forcing 45 families to leave their homes.

An industrial unit near Oldham erupts in flames, forcing 45 families to leave their homes.
Oldham (LOCATION)
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