Man taken to hospital after house explosion in Harpurhey
Firefighters remain on site after a suspected explosion on Ash Street
Last updated 8th Sep 2026
A man has been taken to hospital after a house exploded in Harpurhey in north Manchester.
Emergency services were called to Ash Street shortly after 10:15am on Tuesday 8th September.
Two people were treated at the scene.
Firefighters remain on site making the area safe.
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said four fire engines from Blackley, Phillips Park and Manchester Central were sent to the scene, along with two emergency response units from Leigh and a drone.
Crews are working alongside Greater Manchester Police, North West Ambulance Service and Cadent Gas.
Witnesses reported hearing a loud bang, with some saying they felt the ground shake.
A GMFRS spokesperson said:
"At around 10:15am today (Tuesday 8 September), four fire engines from Blackley, Phillips Park and Manchester Central, two emergency response units from Leigh and a drone were called to an explosion at a house on Ash Street, Manchester.
"Crews arrived quickly and are working with Greater Manchester Police, North West Ambulance Service and Cadent Gas.
"Two people were treated at the scene, with one man taken to hospital.
"Firefighters remain on site making the area safe. Residents are asked to avoid the area while a cordon is in place and Rochdale Road is partly closed."