Three crews called to fight ground floor blaze in Horwich (Image: SFRS.)
Fire crews were sent to a Horwich home after a blaze spread through the ground floor.
Three fire engines were called to put out the blaze in a Pennine Road home at around 6.30pm yesterday (Thursday).
Fire crews from Bolton Central and North were called to the scene.
Four firefighters in breathing apparatus contained the fire to the ground floor living room and put it out.
Crews found the fire was caused accidentally while residents were away from the home. Investigations into the cause continue.
Police and ambulance were called and no casualties were reported.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here