Investigation into fire on Corrie Crescent, Kearsley

The frightening incident happened on Monday night, with emergency services called.

Fire crews and police were both called to Corrie Crescent, Kearsley, and remained for approximately an hour.

The incident happened between 11.20 and 11.30 pm, and an investigation is now underway.

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One resident told The Bolton News: “Well, we are not exactly sure, but somebody threw a petrol bomb at 11.20.”

“There were three fire engines; I was still in bed while this was going on.

“It was disturbing I cannot believe it, because it’s a very quiet neighbourhood. We’ve lived here 50-odd years and never noticed anything like that.”

Pictures from Corrie Crescent show the door and windows boarded up following the incident.

Another resident said: “I don’t really know fully what happened, it was surprising but it was not like overly dramatic.

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“It’s unusual for this area.”

A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said: “At around 11:30pm last night (Monday 1 June), three fire engines from Bolton Central and Farnworth stations were called to attend a house fire on Corrie Crescent, Kearsley.

“Crews wearing breathing apparatus used two hose reels to extinguish the fire, and a thermal image camera and a gas monitor to make the area safe. Firefighters were in attendance at the scene for one hour.”

A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said: “At around 11.30pm on Monday 1 June 2026, we were called to a domestic fire at an address on Corrie Crescent in Bolton.

“Officers attended the scene along with colleagues from Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service.

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“Thankfully, no injuries have been reported. No arrests have been made, and investigations are ongoing.

“We are looking to speak to witnesses who may have seen or heard anything around the Corrie Crescent area at the time the incident took place.

“This also includes any relevant CCTV or doorbell footage.”

Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on 101 or gmp.police.uk, and quoting log number 3972 of 01/06/2026.

Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.