Halliwell fire sees four treated for smoke inhalation

Four fire engines from Bolton Central, Bolton North, and Farnworth responded to reports of a fire in Rawson Road, Halliwell.

The blaze began shortly after 2.19am on Saturday, August 8, and the fire was in the bathroom of a terraced house on the street.

Firefighters quickly extinguished the blaze using a hose reel and a ventilation fan.

Crews were at the scene for around an hour and twenty minutes in total.

The four individuals were treated at the scene and then taken into the care of North West Ambulance Service (NWAS).

A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said: “Shortly after 2.19am yesterday (Saturday, August 8), four fire engines from Bolton Central, Bolton North and Farnworth fire stations were called to reports of a fire in the bathroom of a terraced house on Rawson Road in Halliwell, Bolton.

“Crews arrived quickly at the scene. Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus used a hose reel and a positive pressure ventilation fan to extinguish the fire.

“Four people were treated at the scene for smoke inhalation and taken into the care of North West Ambulance Service.

“Crews were in attendance for around one hour and 20 minutes, and worked with colleagues at Greater Manchester Police to make the area safe.”

The fire service worked alongside Greater Manchester Police (GMP) to ensure the area was safe.

Both NWAS and GMP have been contacted by the Bolton News for comment.

GMP confirmed officers attended but said no offences were identified.

We will bring you any updates as they come.