Fire involving a deep-fat fryer in Widnes

Date/Time:
17 May 2026 - 10:06
Address
Weates Close
Widnes
Attendance
Two fire engines from Penketh and Widnes
Details
Firefighters were called to a fire in the kitchen of a commercial premises in Widnes. The fire was out on arrival, and firefighters wearing breathing apparatus used a thermal imaging camera to check for hotspots. A high-pressure fan was used to ventilate the premises. This is believed to have been caused by a deep-fat fryer.

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