Fire in a heavy goods vehicle in Handforth

Date/Time:
20 February 2026 - 21:13
Address
Countess Avenue
Handforth
Attendance
One fire engine from Holmes Chapel and two fire engines from Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service
Details
Crews responded to smoke issuing from the rear of a heavy goods vehicle in Handforth. Firefighters gained access using a reciprocating saw and extinguished the fire, which involved paper materials, using a hose reel jet. The contents were removed and thoroughly dampened down. This is believed to have been caused by an electrical fault.

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