ONGOING: Fire at an industrial premises in Winsford
Date/Time:
21 September 2026 - 15:09
Address
Weaver Valley Road
Winsford
Attendance
Fire engines from Northwich, Crewe and Knutsford
Rapid Response Rescue Unit from Tarporley
Two of our weekday fire engines
High Reach Extending Turret (HRET) from Macclesfield
Details
Firefighters are currently tackling a large fire at an industrial premises off Weaver Valley Road, Winsford.
Crews wearing breathing apparatus are using hose reel jets to fight the fire.
Please keep access routes to the site clear to allow emergency vehicles to reach the scene safely.
Residents nearby who can see or smell smoke are advised to keep their windows and doors closed at this time.
We will provide further updates as more information becomes available.
UPDATE 16:15 | The fire is now believed to have been extinguished, but crews will continue to monitor the building with thermal imaging cameras and damp down when required. A safety cordon is in place around the site.
UPDATE 16:35 | Paramedics have carried out precautionary checks on two casualties, but they will not be taken to hospital. The high reach extending turret (HRET) fire engine is carrying out thermal imaging scans of the roof.
