Road shut as firefighters tackle huge blaze at derelict pub in Wigan

Firefighters have been tackling a large fire at a derelict pub in Wigan.

Crews were called to the former Dover Lock Inn, in Warrington Road, Abram, shortly before 2.50pm today (December 10).

The fire is said to cover an area of around 50 metres by 50 metres.

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Warrington Road has been shut for several hours while firefighters tackle the flames.

Pictures from the scene show several fire engines parked on Warrington Road, near to the Leeds and Liverpool Canal.

It is the second fire to break out at the pub, which has been closed for several years, in recent days.

Smoke coming from the fire at the derelict Dover Lock Inn pub (Harry Robinson)

Firefighters were called to a separate blaze on Wednesday evening.

A Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) spokesperson said: “At 2.49pm on Friday 10 December 2021 six fire engines from Leigh, Hindley, Wigan, Manchester Central and Farnworth fire stations attended a fire involving a derelict building on Warrington Road, Wigan.

“Firefighters are currently tackling a fire approximately 50m by 50m in size and three sectors are being used to fight the blaze. Crews are using a number of hand held jets to bring the fire under control.

"Crews are also being supported by a ‘Stinger’ fire engine from Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service.

“Crews remain in attendance and will be on site into the evening.”