Fire crews in attendance after shed fire spreads to houses in Astley Bridge
Emergency services were called just after 5pm today (Friday, June 4) and quickly rushed to the scene in Astley Bridge.
They said the fire started in a shed before spreading to a fence and adjoining houses in Cheviot close.
Firefighters remain at the scene and are using two hose reels to put out the fire and make the surroundings safe.
A total of four fire engines from the Bolton Central, Bolton North and Farnworth fire stations are present.
We will bring you updates when we get them.
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A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said: 'Shortly after 5pm this afternoon (Friday 4th June), four fire engines from Bolton Central, Bolton North and Farnworth fire stations were called to reports of a fire involving a shed and fence which had spread to adjoining domestic properties on Cheviot Close, Bolton.
'Firefighters arrived quickly and are currently using two hose reels to extinguish the fire.
'Crews remain in attendance at this time.'
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