Suspected cannabis farm is the scene of blaze

DETECTIVES are investigating following a fire involving a suspected cannabis farm in Tameside.

A blaze broke out in a back bedroom of a home on Penrith Avenue in Ashton just before noon on Friday.

Police were called by firefighters after they discovered what was believed to be a cannabis farm, a GMP spokeswoman said.

Crews from Hollins, Oldham and Mossley stations spent three hours at the scene putting out A Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service spokesman said: “We were called at 11.30am to a fire involving a back bedroom on Penrith Avenue in Ashton.

“We used two breathing apparatus, one hose reel and a positive pressure ventilation system to put out the fire.

“We were on the scene for about three hours.

“Police also attended. No one was injured.”

A GMP spokeswoman said: “Shortly before 11.50am on Friday, June 8, police were called by Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service to reports of a suspected cannabis farm at a property on Penrith Avenue in Ashtonunder-Lyne.

“Officers attended and enquiries are ongoing. No arrests have been made.”

Anyone with any information is asked to call police on 101, quoting reference number 834 of June 8.

Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.