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Car fire in Westhoughton prompts emergency response
At around 5.05pm, one fire engine from Bolton Central Community Fire Station attended the incident on Snydale Way.
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said: “Crews arrived quickly and extinguished the blaze using a hose reel, breathing apparatus and a thermal imaging camera.
“Firefighters worked alongside Greater Manchester Police to make the area safe before leaving after approximately 45 minutes at the scene.
Eyewitnesses said diversions were put in place to redirect traffic while crews dealt with the incident.
According to AA Traffic, the road has since cleared and traffic is now moving freely with no delays.
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