Four fire engines attended and crews used two hose reel jets to tackle the flames. Firefighters dampened down the hay pile using two hose reel jets. During the incident, the fire service advised residents to keep windows and doors closed due to smoke in the area. In a statement, Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service said: "One of the many incidents our firefighters attended last night. "Crews were called to a large HGV fire in Newton-le-Willows, where firefighters worked quickly to bring the blaze under control and make the scene safe.