Posted on 01/18/2026 1:48:21 PM PST by nickcarraway
Those inside were forced to flee after a window was smashed and the home was deliberately set alight
A suspect is believed to have set themselves on fire after a family home was deliberately set alight in a 'targeted petrol bomb attack' in Greater Manchester on Sunday (January 18).
Emergency services raced to the scene of the blaze, which took hold of the dining room and spread to part of the kitchen, after the incident in Bury shortly before 2am. Police cordoned off the area off Kendal Drive in the Redvales area.
The family home remained taped off throughout Sunday with investigations and forensics scouring the scene. A probe into the exact cause and reason for the blaze is ongoing.
The Manchester Evening News has learned that one suspect set themselves alight during the incident. It's thought their coat caught fire before fleeing the scene.
Police and the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service have confirmed a joint investigation is underway. The house has been badly damaged by the blaze.
A scene remained in place at the property throughout Sunday. Local councillor Tamoor Tariq described the attack as 'targeted' and a 'petrol bomb' incident in a social media statement, adding it was 'appalling and extremely dangerous'.
Speaking to the M.E.N on Sunday, homeowner Claire said her husband woke her up in the early hours after hearing a 'loud noise'. Moments later he told her: "The house is on fire." She said a petrol can was found beside the window on the ground.
"We were in bed at around quarter to two and that's when my husband woke up to a loud noise. He jumped out of bed, I was asleep and confused at the time, and then I heard something myself," she said.
A scene remained in place at the property throughout Sunday. Local councillor Tamoor Tariq described the attack as 'targeted' and a 'petrol bomb' incident in a social media statement, adding it was 'appalling and extremely dangerous'.
Speaking to the M.E.N on Sunday, homeowner Claire said her husband woke her up in the early hours after hearing a 'loud noise'. Moments later he told her: "The house is on fire." She said a petrol can was found beside the window on the ground.
"We were in bed at around quarter to two and that's when my husband woke up to a loud noise. He jumped out of bed, I was asleep and confused at the time, and then I heard something myself," she said.
Claire continued: "Everyone started coming out on the street and the whole house was smoking. Our neighbour's said their Ring doorbell had caught two people running away from the house. We knew then that someone had done it to us.
"It started in the dining room and has melted parts of the kitchen. It hasn't spread through the house but everywhere is smoke damaged, it's black throughout. We have been told to prepare ourselves that nothing is salvageable.
"My children were out of the house thank god. But it's just absolutely devastating. The fact we have lost everything. We are a hard working family. The thing that is the most upsetting is my kids have lost everything and we can't replace it all. To think someone has done this, I believe they tried to kill me and my kids.
"If someone hadn't have been there with me we could've died. We are lucky to have gotten out but its scary to thing someone would do something so extreme. It's concerning and confusing. We have to start again but right now just want to be safe with our family."
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said: “At around 1:45am this morning (Sunday, 18th January), firefighters were called to reports of a fire at a domestic property on South Terrace, Bury.
“Three fire engines from Heywood, Whitefield and Farnworth fire stations quickly arrived at the scene, where a kitchen in an end-terraced house was alright. Firefighters used breathing apparatus, hose reels, a thermal imaging camera and other specialist equipment to extinguish the fire.
“Crews were in attendance for approximately one hour and forty-five minutes, before handing over to colleagues at Greater Manchester Police. A joint investigation with GMP in now underway.”
Detective Chief Inspector Patrick Wood, Bury District Crime Lead, added: "Enquiries are ongoing to determine exactly what was used to start the fire. Officers are reviewing CCTV and carrying out further lines of enquiry.
"Fortunately, no one inside the address was injured. No arrests have been made at this time and our investigation remains in its early stages. To assist with our enquiries, we are urging anyone with information to please come forward. This includes anyone who witnessed the incident or have any CCTV/dashcam footage."
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Why is the FBI/ATF in England?
Did they yell out, “Im a white supremacist” right before accidentally lighting themselves on fire?
Were either of the Clintons in the area?
Sloppy reporting.
Homeowner Claire? No last name?
A suspect set Themselves on fire?
Legion of many demons?
“A probe into the exact cause and reason for the blaze is ongoing.”
Ummmmm.... maybe because it was a petrol bomb tossed into the house? But heck...what do I know. I’m just a lowly peasant
Complete Idjits everywhere
“A suspect is believed to have set themselves on fire”
English is a second language in England now? Or are they forced to play the “them they singular game for the trannies?
Re: “themselves”
“It” must be a trans-something.
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