Smokers urged to dispose of cigarettes safely after fire
SMOKERS are being urged to dispose of their cigarettes properly after a fire in Radcliffe.
Fire crews were called to a blaze on the balcony of a flat at the weekend.
Three crews from Farnworth, Bolton North and Bolton Central were called to a fire at a flat in Canalside, at around 6am on Sunday.
Firefighters found the fire on the balcony of a second floor flat and spent around 45 minutes bringing the fire under control.
For tips on how to dispose of cigarettes properly, visit manchesterfire.gov.uk/fire_safety_advice/fire_safety_advice/smoking_safety
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