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Part of a shop has been severely damaged following a devastating fire in Bury which saw a man treated for burns . Images show the back of Hair Rocks, on The Rock, charred and wrecked following a blaze on Saturday afternoon (October 25). Crews were called out to the scene at 2.15pm and worked into the evening, with a cordon in place on the busy town centre street. The shop was evacuated and a man was treated for minor burns and smoke inhalation, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) says. Join the Manchester Evening News WhatsApp group HERE Firefighters were in attendance for around four hours in total. The rear of the building appears to have suffered considerable damage from the fire, with charred debris remaining outside the shop. An area remains taped off to the back of the building, while there is also tape to the front of the shop. A spokesperson forGMFRS said: “At around 2:15pm yesterday (Saturday, October 25), firefighters attended a fire at a commercial premises at the Rock in Bury. “Crews used two breathing apparatus, one hose reel and breaking in gear to extinguish the fire. "One male casualty suffering from smoke inhalation and minor burns received oxygen therapy from fire service personnel. "All the neighbouring premises have now reopened for business. "Crews were at the scene for around four hours as they worked to make the building safe before handing over to the building owner.”
