Firefighters respond to fire at derelict Wigan mill

Several fire crews from across the region were called to the Pagefield Building this afternoon, May 26, to reports of a blaze.

Four engines from Wigan, Hindley, and Horwich responded to the calls and spent around 45 minutes tackling the flames.

Firefighters were also seen gaining access to the derelict mill via ladders to tackle the fire inside, and acted swiftly to prevent the fire from spreading uncontrollably.

A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said: “At around 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday 26 May, four fire engines from Wigan, Hindley and Horwich fire stations were called to reports of a fire at a derelict building on Mesnes Park Terrace, Wigan.

“Firefighters arrived quickly and used two hose reels, four breathing apparatus and one 9 metre ladder to extinguish the fire.

“Crews were in attendance for roughly 45 minutes.”

Wigan firefighters are frequently called out to the historic building to deal with fires and trespassing incidents.

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