Arsonist starts blaze on driveway
Police are investigating the incident after the pallets were set alight in front of a house on Bedford Street, Whelley.
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service attended and extinguished the fire and no-one was injured.
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Hide AdPolice Constable Bradley Dunne of GMP’s Wigan Borough said: “Fortunately, no-one was injured but this was a reckless act and people were inside the property at the time. They are incredibly lucky to have escaped unharmed.
“I would ask anyone who may have seen anyone acting in a suspicious manner in the area to contact police as soon as possible.”
Anyone with information should phone police on 0161 856 7124, 101 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.