John Pearson
Public Fire Brigades
Age
57

Rank / Role
Fireman

Brigade/Service
Heywood (Hopwood)

Cause of death
Due to the inhalation of toxic fumes and smoke

Injured

Location Injured
Rochdale Canal Co cotton warehouse, Heywood

Current Fire Authority
Greater Manchester

Further information

Heywood FB was originally known as Hopwood FB

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