Incidents

Sofa on fire on open land in Congleton

Time of Incident:
30/03/2023 - 03:41
Location:
Eardley Crescent, Congleton
Attendance:
One fire engine from Congleton

An abandoned sofa that had been set on fire on open land in Macclesfield was extinguished by firefighters.

Kitchen fire in Runcorn

Time of Incident:
29/03/2023 - 19:51
Location:
The Calvers, Runcorn.
Attendance:
One fire engine from Runcorn, one fire engine from Widnes and one fire engine from Penketh attended.

Crews were called to a kitchen fire involving a chip pan. Firefighters deployed two sets of breathing apparatus and one hose reel jet, but found the fire to be out on arrival. A large fan was used to ventilate the property.

Chimney fire in Macclesfield

Time of Incident:
29/03/2023 - 18:55
Location:
Black Road, Macclesfield
Attendance:
One fire engine from Macclesfield

Firefighters were called to a chimney on fire in Macclesfield. On arrival they used chimney hose rods to extinguish the fire. The loft space of the property and the adjacent property was then checked for heat using a thermal imaging camera.

Small gas explosion in Chester

Time of Incident:
29/03/2023 - 18:29
Location:
Chester Market, Exchange Square, Chester.
Attendance:
Two fire engines from Chester and one fire engine from Powey Lane

Emergency services were called following a small gas explosion at a commercial premises within Chester Market.

Three casualties sustained serious burn injuries and were taken to hospital in the care of paramedics.

A cordon was put in place and surrounding buildings were evacuated as a precaution.

Update - 19:30

Emergency services are still in attendance whilst the incident is being managed. Engineers have isolated electricity and gas to the area.

Update - 20:15

Three appliances remain at the scene of the incident. Crews are currently awaiting the arrival of a building inspector.

Update - 7:30 (30/3/23)

The number of fire engines at the scene was reduced to two shortly after 9:21pm last night. All crews left the scene having been in attendance for approximately 5 hours.

Kitchen fire in Alderley Edge

Time of Incident:
29/03/2023 - 14:25
Location:
Moss Lane, Alderley Edge
Attendance:
One fire engine from Wilmslow

A kitchen fire in Alderley Edge is believed to have started by cooking being left unattended. Firefighters wore breathing apparatus and used a hose reel jet to extinguish the fire. A large fan was used to ventilate the property. All persons were accounted for.

Fire in disused building in Chester

Time of Incident:
28/03/2023 - 13:48
Location:
Hoole Road, Chester
Attendance:
One fire engine from Chester and one from Powey Lane

A fire involving bedding in a disused building was attended by firefighters who extinguished it with a hose reel. The property was checked with a thermal imaging camera.

Fire in the open in Macclesfield

Time of Incident:
27/03/2023 - 22:31
Location:
Congleton Road, Macclesfield
Attendance:
One fire engine from Congleton

A small fire on open land was extinguished with a hose reel by firefighters. This fire started as a controlled burning of rubbish but it had been left unattended. The fire was put out as a precaution.

Smoke in building in Sandbach

Time of Incident:
27/03/2023 - 21:55
Location:
Station Road, Sandbach.
Attendance:
One fire engine from Sandbach, two from Middlewich, one from Sandbach and one from Crewe

A fire in a commercial buiding was attended by firefighters. They were called to smoke coming from the building and used a hose reel and a covering jet to put the fire out before naturally ventilating the premises.

Update: The fire involved a small amount of cardboard that created smoke inside an industrial unit.

Campfire extinguished in Widnes

Time of Incident:
27/03/2023 - 21:07
Location:
Tanhouse Lane, Widnes
Attendance:
One fire engine from Penketh

A small campfire was extinguished with water by firefighters after it was discovered near a railway crossing.

Small fire in woods in Warrington

Time of Incident:
27/03/2023 - 19:48
Location:
Wren Close, Warrington
Attendance:
One fire engine from Lymm

A small fire in a wooded area was extinguished with water by firefighters.

Car on fire on M6

Time of Incident:
27/03/2023 - 18:52
Location:
M6 north, between junctions 21 and 21a
Attendance:
One fire engine from Lymm, one from Birchwood and one from Warrington

A car on fire on the M6 was attended by firefighters. The car was on the hard shoulder and the crew used a hose reel to extinguish it. A thermal imaging camera was also used the check the heat of vehicle. Highways closed the northbound carriageway while the incident was being dealt with.

Bin on fire in Chester

Time of Incident:
27/03/2023 - 18:17
Location:
Hoole Road, Chester
Attendance:
One fire engine from Chester

A fire involving a bin on a street was extinguished with a hose reel. It is believed this fire started due to smoking materials.

Fire in a commercial building in Crewe

Time of Incident:
27/03/2023 - 09:31
Location:
Savoy Road, Crewe
Attendance:
One fire engine from Crewe and Aerial Ladder Platform

Firefighters attended to a fire in a commercial property in Crewe. They wore breathing apparatus and used a hose reel jet to extinguish the fire. Firefighters removed panels to check for further fire spread and a cordon was put in place.

Car fire on M6 south bound

Time of Incident:
27/03/2023 - 08:43
Location:
M6 South bound J21 to J20.
Attendance:
One fire engine from Lymm.

A car was well alight on the M6 south bound, junction 21 to junction 20. The fire is believed to have been started by an engine fault. Firefighters wore breathing apparatus and used a hose reel jet to extinguish the fire. Crews dampened down the vehicle and ensure it was safe.

Road traffic collision in Warrington

Time of Incident:
26/03/2023 - 21:51
Location:
Farmers Lane, Warrington
Attendance:
One fire engine from Warrington

Firefighters assisted with removing a vehicle from a field after a road traffic collision in Warrington. All persons were accounted for.

Car fire in Widnes

Time of Incident:
26/03/2023 - 19:51
Location:
Clapgate Crescent, Widnes
Attendance:
One fire engine from Widnes

A car was on fire in Widnes. A hose reel jet was used to extinguish the fire. Police were also in attendance as it is believed the fire was started deliberately.

House fire in Chester

Time of Incident:
26/03/2023 - 18:06
Location:
Caughall Road, Chester
Attendance:
Two fire engines from Chester

Crews attended to a house fire on the ground floor of a property in Chester. Firefighters wore breathing apparatus and used a hose reel jet to extinguish the fire. A dog was rescued and given oxygen by the crew. The fire is believed to have started by an electrical light fitting. Crews were in attendance for around one hour.

Industrial wheelie bin on fire in Widnes

Time of Incident:
26/03/2023 - 18:05
Location:
Albert Road, Widnes
Attendance:
One fire engine from Widnes

An industrial wheelie bin was on fire in Widnes. A hose reel jet was used to extinguish the fire.

Fire in disused building in Crewe

Time of Incident:
26/03/2023 - 16:40
Location:
Franklyn Avenue, Crewe
Attendance:
One fire engine from Crewe

A fire involving a small amount of wood at a disused building in Crewe is believed to have been started deliberately. A hose reel jet was used to extinguish the fire.

Car fire on M56

Time of Incident:
26/03/2023 - 14:49
Location:
M56 East Bound, J15 to J14
Attendance:
One fire engine from Powey Lane and one from Chester

A car was well alight on the M56 east bound junction 15 to junction 14. Firefighters wore breathing apparatus and used a hose reel jet to extinguish the fire. Police were in attendance for traffic management due to lane closures. Crews dampened down the vehicle and used a thermal imaging camera to check for further hot spots. All persons were accounted for.

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