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Wigan fire crews fought for two hours to bring a major grass fire under control.

Around 2,000m sq of stubble in fields off Land Gate Lane, Ashton, were reported ablaze at around 7pm last night (Thursday July 13).

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Eight firefighters using a hose reel and beaters then spent a gruelling two hours putting out the flames.

Eight firefighters spent two hours with a hose and beaters putting out the Land Gate field blaze

Watch manager Mike Fairhurst said that he had no idea how the fire started but because of the amount of smoke produced by it and its proximity to the railway line, train companies were sent a warning, although no services were cancelled.

Firefighters battle for two hours to put out stubble blaze in farmer's field

Eight firefighters using a hose reel and beaters then spent a gruelling two hours putting out the flames.