Primary school closed today following major fire nearby
A primary school has been closed today, May 23, after a major fire nearby.
The Olive Tree Primary School is closed after the blaze, which took place on an industrial estate adjacent to it.
A receptionist at the school confirmed to The Bolton News that the school is closed today, and that remote classes will be running.
Parents and children could also be seen being turned away from the entrance on Adelaide Street this morning.
This comes after the large fire, which took place at an industrial unit off the street.
For live updates on the incident, see our blog here: https://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/25185703.st-helens-road-daubhill-partially-shut-fire/
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Fire services were called out at just before 10pm last night, with "bright red" flames seen high above the building.
Eight fire engines alongside specialist appliances including the Aerial Unit, Scorpion and Turntable Ladder were called to the incident.
St Helens Road was closed in both directions while crews worked alongside partners to contain the large fire which produced a lot of smoke.
Closures remain in place this morning as firefighters continue to dampen down the area.
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