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Crews tackle moorland blaze near Winter Hill TV mast Crews tackle moorland blaze near Winter Hill TV mast
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Firefighters have returned to tackle a blaze on Winter Hill close to the TV and radio transmitter mast near Bolton.Firefighters have returned to tackle a blaze on Winter Hill close to the TV and radio transmitter mast near Bolton.
Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service (LFRS) received reports of a grass fire on the hill at 15:20 BST on Thursday.Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service (LFRS) received reports of a grass fire on the hill at 15:20 BST on Thursday.
LFRS said the fire pockets, over an area approximately 1km square (0.62 mile) in size, had been contained. LFRS said it expected to be at the scene for the next 48 hours over an area approximately 1km square (0.62 mile) in size,.
Twelve fire engines are at the scene including Cumbria Fire Service and specialist wildlife units. Twelve fire engines are attending including Cumbria Fire Service and specialist wildlife units.
Firefighters resumed their work at first light.Firefighters resumed their work at first light.
On Thursday evening crews were guided by thermal imaging captured by the fire service drone team.On Thursday evening crews were guided by thermal imaging captured by the fire service drone team.
The firefighters, assisted by mountain rescue officers and United Utilities, had to walk 20 minutes with their equipment to reach the blaze site.The firefighters, assisted by mountain rescue officers and United Utilities, had to walk 20 minutes with their equipment to reach the blaze site.
LFRS said there was no immediate risk to livestock, domestic properties or infrastructure.LFRS said there was no immediate risk to livestock, domestic properties or infrastructure.
However, it advised anyone close to the smoke to keep windows and doors closed.However, it advised anyone close to the smoke to keep windows and doors closed.