We were called at 20:02 and we currently have six fire engines and special appliances along with engines from Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue in attendance at a wildfire on Sheep House Lane/Rivington Road, Bolton.
Please avoid the area and consider alternative routes.
The aerial drone team are also in attendance, please do not fly drones nearby as you will obstruct emergency operations.
Update at 00:30 on 14/05/25: Firefighters utilised the Hagglund vehicles to mointor and extinguish hotspots.
We ask the public to stick to public paths and bridleways in the affected area.
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