Man dies following Prestwich house fire
Police and fire investigators are looking into what caused a fire at a home in Rectory Lane
A man has died following a house fire in Prestwich.
Police received a call just after 7pm last night (Saturday 17th October 2026) to reports of a fire in Rectory Lane.
Emergency services attended the scene, where they found a man.
He was taken to hospital but died from injuries later on.
Officers say there are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances surrounding his death, but enquiries are ongoing.
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said:
“Shortly before 6:50pm yesterday evening (Saturday 17 October), three fire engines from Agecroft, Blackley and Heywood fire stations were called to an incident involving a domestic building on Rectory Green, Prestwich.
“Firefighters worked alongside Greater Manchester Police to make the area safe.
“Crews departed after approximately 5 hours at the scene.”