A BLAZE at a derelict Leigh factory which has become a haunt for the homeless is believed to have been started deliberately.
The fire at the former Brentwood Brothers' Leigh Road sewing factory began at around 10.45am on Friday and spread through the ground and first floor of the mill, damaging flooring and causing sever smoke damage.
Three fire engines attended the scene and crews used breathing apparatus to search the building to verify nobody was inside. A ventilator fan was used to blow smoke out of the mill.
Environmental health chiefs from Wigan have taken control of the building and said they will secure open access points.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereComments are closed on this article