Fire services tackle fire on Winter Hill

Firefighters from Greater Manchester and Lancashire Fire and Rescue Services are tackling a significant moorland fire on Winter Hill, Horwich.

Control operators were called about the blaze after a pilot flying over the moors spotted the fire and contacted air traffic controllers at 3.55pm today, Thursday June 11.

The fire is around a mile away from Georges Lane in Horwich and crews are advising local residents to stay away from the area and keep their doors and windows closed if their property is affected by smoke.