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The fire brigade said it needed 12 fire engines and two height vehicles at the peak of the blaze in Crabble Road, which was still burning on Sunday.

Budget papers from Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Services confirmed estimates suggested they could see a 50% shortfall in funding, which "would equate to the cost of one fully-staffed fire engine".

"Three fire engines remain on scene at this incident, with fire crews working alongside specialist urban search and rescue teams to account for all local residents."

Crews were called to the area near the St Fergus Gas Terminal at about 13:00 - including a specialist wildfire unit and five fire engines - and left at about 19:40.

Later, a fire engine and a third ambulance - all with their flashing emergency lights clearly visible - are seen overtaking Radwan's vehicle shortly before they reach a van on the roadside.