The fire destroyed the Oldham Sofa Company building in Royton
A man has been charged with arson in connection with a large fire at a warehouse in Oldham.
Police and firefighters were called to the blaze at the Oldham Sofa Company on Holden Fold Lane, Royton, in the early hours of Tuesday.
Residents had to be evacuated from nearby homes while the fire was brought under control.
Christopher Eastham, 51, has been charged with arson being reckless as to endanger life.
Mr Eastham, of Kensington Avenue, Royton, will appear before magistrates in Oldham later.
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