A WOMAN suffered burns to her face and hair after a petrol-soaked bonfire erupted in her face.
Fire crews were called to Macefield Avenue, Leigh, at around 8.20pm after the woman burnt her face as she was lighting the fire.
Firefighters believe wood had been doused with petrol before it was lit and caused an explosion.
The woman was taken to hospital to be treated for minor burns.
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