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| Winter Hill TV mast fire: Man arrested as blaze continues | Winter Hill TV mast fire: Man arrested as blaze continues |
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| 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. | 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 went to reports of a grass fire on the hill near Bolton 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. |
| The fire, which crews are expected to be at for the next 48 hours, covers an area of about 1.5 sq miles (4 sq km). | |
| A 22-year-old man from Bolton is being held as part of a joint investigation between the fire service and police. | A 22-year-old man from Bolton is being held as part of a joint investigation between the fire service and police. |
| Twelve fire engines remain at the scene on Winter Hill, including three from Cumbria Fire Service, alongside specialist wildlife units. | |
| Firefighters, who resumed their work at first light, are being assisted by mountain rescue officers and United Utilities. | Firefighters, who resumed their work at first light, are being assisted by mountain rescue officers and United Utilities. |
| 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. | 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. |