Electrical fire at a house in Runcorn

Date/Time:
21 December 2025 - 16:49
Address
Hemlock Close
Runcorn
Attendance
Two fire engines from Runcorn and Widnes
Details
Crews attended a fire that was contained to a small downstairs room. Firefighters used a hose reel jet to extinguish the fire and a high-pressure fan to clear smoke from the property. The occupants had safely evacuated before crews arrived, and a pet tortoise was rescued and is believed to be unharmed. The fire is thought to have been caused accidentally due to an electrical fault.

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