Park Road in Halliwell (Picture: Google Maps)
FIREFIGHTERS tackled a rubbish fire in a basement at an empty house this morning.
Three fire engines were sent to Park Road in Halliwell at around 9.15am after a quantity of waste was ablaze.
Crews used three hose reels and six breathing apparatus to extinguish the flames.
A neighbouring property was evacuated as a precaution. but no-one was reported to have been hurt.
Police also attended to manage traffic.
Firefighters were on the scene for around an hour-and-a-half.
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