By Stephen Topping
People are being urged to keep their windows closed for a third day running after a large fire broke out in Wigan . Crews are beginning their third day at the scene of a blaze on Bolton House Road, in Bickershaw, this morning (July 3). The fire involves a large amount of waste , on a site described by the area’s MP as an ‘illegal waste dump’. Josh Simons, Labour MP for Makerfield, said he was ‘furious’ about the situation – having already been ‘pushing for action’ to tackle the issue ‘for months’. In an update issued to residents today, Wigan council said fire was continuing to affect the Bickershaw area, while smoke is billowing in the direction of Platt Bridge. A council spokesperson said: “The fire service is advising residents to keep doors and windows shut as smoke from the fire continues to affect the area. Join the Manchester Evening News WhatsApp group HERE “Due to the wind direction the smoke is affecting residents in Platt Bridge too who are advised to do the same.” Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service was first called out to the scene on Monday night. An investigation into the cause of the fire is underway. Telling followers on social media that he was ‘p***ed off’ yesterday , Mr Simons said: “First, I have asked Wigan council and the Environment Agency for a specific timeline and a detailed plan about how and when they are going to remove the waste from the site. “They have assured me that’s possible, there is no legal barrier, all they need to do is develop a plan and make sure they can find the money. “Second, I’ve been assured by the Environment Agency and the police that there is an ongoing, live, criminal investigation. “I have asked for what details of that investigation I can share with you to show the progress they have been making.” He continued: “I am p***ed off that this has happened. You are too. And we are going to get answers.”