Investigation launched after workshop fire in Cliviger

Red Lees Road in Cliviger <i>(Image: Google)</i>
Red Lees Road in Cliviger (Image: Google)
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An investigation has been launched after a fire in Cliviger on Thursday (September 24).

A fire broke out at a workshop and four fire engines were called at around 6pm.

Crews from Burnley, Nelson, Bacup, and Hyndburn attended the scene on Red Lees Road.

A spokesperson for the fire service said: "At 17:59 on Thursday 24 September, four fire engines from Burnley, Nelson, Bacup and Hyndburn attended a fire involving a single-storey workshop on Red Lees Road, Cliviger.

"Firefighters used two breathing apparatus, two hose reels and one main jet to extinguish the fire. 

"Crews remained at the scene while carrying out damping down operations and checking for any remaining hotspots. The cause of the fire is under investigation."

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