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A HUGE explosion at a Manchester cafe sparked a large fire which left one person with burn injuries this afternoon.

Fire crews and paramedics rushed to the scene following the explosion at around 3pm at the Emerald Cafe in Rochdale Road.

Fire crews in four engines were called to the scene, and the road was closed as the fire raged
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Fire crews in four engines were called to the scene, and the road was closed as the fire ragedCredit: Manchester Fire Service
One eye-witness, who lived around 100 yards from the cafe, said there was "black smoke everywhere"
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One eye-witness, who lived around 100 yards from the cafe, said there was "black smoke everywhere"Credit: Manchester Fire Service
The charred remains and devastation caused by the fire in the cafe is clear to see
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The charred remains and devastation caused by the fire in the cafe is clear to seeCredit: MEN
Fire investigators are still trying to establish how the fire, believed to have started in a chip pan, got so out of hand
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Fire investigators are still trying to establish how the fire, believed to have started in a chip pan, got so out of handCredit: MEN

Dramatic images showed firefighters trying to calm the massive flames from inside the shop as a major cloud of  black smoke engulfs the street.

It emerged a man, believed to be the cafe owner, was treated for burns at the scene.

David Taylor, who lives near the scene, told the : “The whole front of the shop has been blown off because of the fire.

"It’s a three-storey building and the front is just lying on the pavement.

“There was black smoke everywhere and fire engines."

Fire crews in four fire engines were deployed along with a technical rescue unit.

According to the MEN, it is reported the blaze started as a chip pan fire.

An aerial view taken several hours after the blaze showing how it has devastated the premises in Rochdale Road, Manchester
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An aerial view taken several hours after the blaze showing how it has devastated the premises in Rochdale Road, ManchesterCredit: Manchester Fire Service
Rochdale Road was currently closed and traffic is being diverted. People were asked to avoid the area
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 Rochdale Road was currently closed and traffic is being diverted. People were asked to avoid the areaCredit: MEN

A spokesperson for Manchester Fire Service said: "Firefighters using hose reels and wearing breathing apparatus tackled the blaze.

"One man has been treated for burns by North West Ambulance Service.

"At the moment, we are not aware of any other casualties.

"Rochdale Road in Harpurhey is currently closed and traffic is being diverted.

"People are being asked to avoid the area if at all possible."

The fire service said that all gas has been isolated around the building.

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