Wigan firefighter's warning after blaze involving gas cylinders

A warning has been issued about the dangers of arson attacks after a blaze involving potentially dangerous gas cylinders.

Firefighters were called to a disused garage on Wigan Lower Road, Standish, just after 12.30pm on Friday.

It contained a large quantity of rubbish, along with up to five propane cylinders.

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The crew from Wigan fire station put out the blaze and informed police, as they suspected it had been started deliberately.

Watch manager Carl Gleaves gave a warning about the risks associated with such fires.

He said: "If people, for whatever reason, are setting deliberate fires, they need to be very wary of the fact that if any of my staff get hurt as a consequence, then what might have started off as a bit of fun, or whatever reason people have for starting fires, can become very serious."