Crews tackling new Winter Hill blaze

Firefighters are currently tackling a blazing wildfire near Winter Hill.

And they are advising people to stay away from the area until the fire has been safely put out.

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The crew used social media to issue the plea: "Currently attending large wildfire near to Winter Hill , please avoid the area and leave room for emergency vehicles."

The area around Winter Hill was subject to a similar blaze last year which took weeks to fully put out, but that fire took hold later in the year.

Lancashire Fire and Rescue added: "Crews are currently putting in water breaks to prevent further spreading.

"At this point apprimately 2km has been affected."

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