Three people flee for their lives as fire ravages a Leigh home
An investigation has been launched into what caused a blaze at a Wigan borough home early today. (Thursday December 18)
Three occupants of a semi-detached property in Laxey Crescent, Leigh, fled for their lives as flames tore through the building.
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said: “At shortly after 6am on Thursday (December 18) three fire engines from Hindley, Atherton and Leigh fire stations plus an aerial ladder platform from Bolton Central and the enhanced rescue unit from Leigh fire station were called to a fire in a semi-detached property on Laxey Crescent, Leigh.
“Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus used three hose reels and the short extension ladder to extinguish the fire.
"Crews remain in attendance to make the scene and surrounding area safe.”
Greater Manchester Police and the North West Ambulance Service were also at the scene.
A GMP spokesperson said: “We attended reports of a fire on Laxey Crescent, Leigh shortly after 6am this morning alongside emergency service collleagues.
"The occupants got out of the property safely, with no life-threatening or changing injuries reported.
“The circumstances of the fire are being investigated.”
A source said that early indications were that the cause might have been accidental.