Probe as fire grips Wigan house

An investigation is underway after fire gripped a house in Wigan earlier today.
By The Newsroom
Published 11th Jun 2018, 09:14 BST
Updated 19th Jun 2018, 11:31 BST
Firefighters and police are at the scene of a fire in Manning Avenue, WiganFirefighters and police are at the scene of a fire in Manning Avenue, Wigan
Firefighters and police are at the scene of a fire in Manning Avenue, Wigan

Firefighters have confirmed that the occupants of a house in Manning Avenue, managed to flee the property.

But the cause of the blaze, which was reported to the emergency services at around 5am, is thought to be suspicious.

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A fire service spokesman said that four breathing apparatus were used to check the building and two hosereel jets brought the first floor fire under control.

Specialist fire investigation officers remain at the scene.

And spokesman for Greater Manchester Police has confirmed that their officers have launched an inquiry.

More details of the blaze are expected to be released later.