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Crews tackle moorland blaze near Winter Hill TV mast Winter Hill TV mast fire: Man arrested as blaze continues
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Firefighters have returned to tackle a blaze on Winter Hill close to the TV and radio transmitter mast near Bolton. A man has been arrested on suspicion of arson over a blaze firefighters are continuing to deal with on Winter Hill close to its TV transmitter mast.
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 went to reports of a grass fire on the hill near Bolton at 15:20 BST on Thursday.
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,. The fire, which crews are expected to be at for the next 48 hours, covers an area of about 0.4 sq miles (1 sq km).
Twelve fire engines are attending including Cumbria Fire Service and specialist wildlife units. A 22-year-old man from Bolton is being held as part of a joint investigation between the fire service and police.
Firefighters resumed their work at first light. Twelve fire engines remain at the scene on Winter Hill, including several from Cumbria Fire Service and specialist wildlife units.
On Thursday evening crews were guided by thermal imaging captured by the fire service drone team. Firefighters, who resumed their work at first light, are being assisted by mountain rescue officers and United Utilities.
The firefighters, assisted by mountain rescue officers and United Utilities, had to walk 20 minutes with their equipment to reach the blaze site. A fire service spokesman said while there was no immediate risk to livestock, domestic properties or infrastructure, people living nearby should keep windows and doors closed.
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.