Fire involving a bin lorry in Wilmslow

Date/Time:
05 June 2026 - 11:41
Address
Birch Avenue
Wilmslow
Attendance
One fire engine from Wilmslow and one of our four weekday fire engines
Details
Crews attended a fire involving a refuse collection vehicle in Wilmslow. Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus gained access to the rear of the vehicle and used a hose reel to extinguish the fire. They then assisted in moving the vehicle to a safe location to ensure the fire was fully extinguished, using a thermal imaging camera to identify and monitor any remaining hotspots. The incident was subsequently handed over to the local council.

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