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Roof ruined in convent fire as people warned to stay away

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The rood of the former convent was badly damaged in the Saturday evening blaze

A derelict former convent has been badly damaged in a fire near woods in Salford.

Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said its crews were called to the Greenleach Lane, in Worsley, just after 19:30 GMT on Saturday.

The fire brigade had issued a warning to residents after the fire near Worsley Woods produced a large amount of smoke.

The fire was extinguished at the old St Joseph convent but two fire engines were still at the scene on Sunday morning.

News imageA fireman stands by a fire engine with its lights on in the street near the convent with firemen moving towards another engine
The fire broke out at the derelict building near Worsley Woods

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