Roof fire on corner of Great Moor Street and Bradshawgate

The fire was reported on Great Moor Street heading towards the Bradshawgate at a building that is currently undergoing works at just after 8.25pm.

No injuries were reported and firefighters found that two pallets at the top of the roof appeared to be alight.

A Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “At just after 8.25pm last night, Saturday April 25, fire crews were called to reports of a fire at a building on Bradshawgate, Bolton.

Firefighters on the scene (Image: Public)

“Fire engines from Bolton North, Farnworth and Atherton quickly attended the incident.

“Firefighters arrived to find signs of fire on the roof of a five-storey building under construction.

“Crews gained access to the roof, where two pallets were alight.

An area was taped off (Image: Public)

“The fire was quickly contained, and there were no reports of any injuries.

“Crews remained on scene for a short time and worked with Greater Manchester Police and North West Ambulance Service to ensure the area was safe.”

Members of the public gathered outside on Bradshawgate and Great Moor Street on Saturday evening.

The fire broke out on Saturday evening (Image: Public)

An eye witness reported seeing four fire engines, two marked police cars, two unmarked police cars and two ambulance cars on the scene.

Members of the public have been advised to always call 999 in the event of an emergency.