Firefighters tackle conveyor belt fire at industrial property

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Firefighters tackled a blaze at an industrial premises for over two hours today, April 30.

Firefighters tackled a blaze at an industrial premises for over two hours today, April 30. Crews were called to Lester Road in Little Hulton just after 2.55pm to the fire, which "involved a conveyer belt".

Firefighters from Farnworth, Atherton and the turntable ladder from Stretford were sent there. They spent two and a half hours on scene. Read more: First class school which is like 'one big family' provides an outstanding education Read more: Prominent Bolton town centre building formerly home to high street shop sold A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said: "Shortly after 2.



55pm this afternoon, Wednesday, April 30, three fire engines from Farnworth and Atherton and the turntable ladder from Stretford were called to attend a fire involving a conveyer belt on a commercial premises near Lester Road in Little Hulton. “Crews arrived quickly and used three hose reels to extinguish the fire. Firefighters were in attendance for around two hours and thirty minutes.

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