nike roshe run trainers The blaze, which started in a Volkswagen Golf parked near the house, rapidly tore through the property with the family inside. Photograph: Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images A family of seven have been rescued from a house fire in north-west England. The four adults and three children were led to safety from their home in Castleton, Rochdale, by firefighters wearing breathing apparatus. The family’s pet puppy was also rescued. North-west fire control initially received reports that a car was on fire in Manchester Road in Castleton nike air max 2012 mens at 3.30am on Monday. The blaze, which started in a Volkswagen Golf parked near the house, rapidly tore through the property with the family inside. Approximately 20 firefighters from Rochdale, Littleborough, Heywood and Hyde stations were called to the scene. The family were assessed by paramedics but all declined hospital treatment. The officer in charge of the incident, station manager Paul Whittaker, said: “The first firefighters that attended could see that this was a well-developed fire. The fire involving a car had rapidly come into contact with the ground-floor windows, spreading to the rest of the property. “Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus quickly searched nike roshe women the house and in doing so were able to safely lead a family and a puppy to safety. “Crew worked incredibly hard to carry out the safe rescue of so many people and get the fire under control.” Firefighters used hose reels and a large fan to extinguish the flames. The cause of the blaze is due to be investigated by fire investigation officers later on Monday. Sign up for the Guardian Today Our editors' picks for the day's top news and commentary delivered to your inbox each morning. Sign up for the daily email