A primary school has been forced to close for the day as firefighters remain at the scene of a blaze said to involve illegally dumped waste. Council bosses confirmed the closure was necessary due to the 'levels of smoke and low water pressure in the area'. All parents are said to have been notified. As reported in the Manchester Evening News , a huge blaze involving 'illegal waste' erupted in Wigan on Tuesday night, with residents told to keep their windows and doors closed. The fire, involving a large amount of waste, broke out at a site on Bolton House Road in the Bickershaw area. Makerfield MP Josh Simmons called it an 'illegal waste dump' and said 'flagrant criminal activity cannot be allowed to stand'. An urgent meeting, he added, has been called for Friday. Firefighters remained at the scene on Wednesday morning, with the fire service confirming crews were working to 'dampen down hot spots and make the area safe'. Wigan Council said nearby Bickershaw Primary School has taken the decision to close. The site involved, believed to be a former scrapyard filled with old vehicles, tyres and bags of household waste, is on private land. A council spokesperson said: "Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service has been responding to a fire on Bolton House Road in Bickershaw since yesterday evening. The fire, which is located on private land, presents minimal risk to residents. However, due to the significant amount of smoke, residents are advised to keep their doors and windows closed as a precautionary measure. Never miss a story with the MEN's daily Catch Up newsletter - get it in your inbox by signing up here "Due to the levels of smoke and low water pressure in the area, Bickershaw Primary School has taken the decision to close the school today. Parents have been notified directly by the school's staff. Wigan Council is actively supporting the fire service and the Environment Agency to get the fire under control and to support residents during this time." Mr Simmons said on Facebook: "I’ve received multiple reports of a serious fire at the illegal waste dump on Bolton House Road. Emergency services are on the scene and the fire is under control. Residents are asked to keep away but there is no immediate risk to life. "I'm furious this has happened. I was due to visit the site this Friday, leading a site visit of all the relevant agencies - Environment Agency, Greater Manchester Police , and Wigan Council. Join the Manchester Evening News WhatsApp group HERE "I've been pushing for action, chairing cross-agency meetings and asking for updates, for months. I've said time and again, this is a risk to residents, to kids round the corner, and flagrant criminal activity cannot be allowed to stand. I have called an emergency meeting of all the relevant agencies which I will chair on Friday. "I will get answers for you. I will hold those responsible for clearing up this mess to account." A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said on Wednesday: "At just after 3.45pm on Tuesday (July 1) four fire engines from Leigh, Wigan and Hindley fire stations plus a turntable ladder from Stretford fire station and the hose layer lorry from Chadderton fire station attended a fire involving a large amount of waste on Bolton House Road, Bickershaw, Wigan. "Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus used two jets and two hosereels to extinguish the fire. Crews remain in attendance to dampen down hot spots and make the area safe."