A FIRE broke out in a semi-detached house in Prestwich.
Firefighters were called to the blaze in Park Road at about 5.30pm after smoke was seen coming out of the window of the house.
It was initially thought someone may be in the house, but no-one was found after a search by the crew from Whitefield fire station.
The fire broke out on the first floor, and the cause of the blaze is not yet known.
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