Massive fire involving 'illegal waste' erupts in Wigan, prompting residents to close windows

A huge blaze involving 'illegal waste' erupted in Wigan on Tuesday night as residents were urged to keep their windows and doors closed. The fire broke out along Bolton House Road in the Bickershaw area, involving a large amount of waste. Fire crews rushed to the scene to tackle the blaze.

The fire produced a significant amount of smoke, prompting the fire service to advise nearby residents to stay away and close their windows and doors.

MP for Makerfield Josh Simons expressed his concern about the fire, describing it as an 'illegal waste dump'. He assured residents that emergency services were on the scene and the fire was under control. Simons vowed to hold those responsible for the incident accountable.

A spokesperson for the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service confirmed that firefighters were dealing with a fire involving a large amount of waste on Bolton House Road in Bickershaw, Wigan. Nearby residents were advised to keep their doors and windows closed due to the smoke.

According to the source: Manchester Evening News.