ONGOING: Unit on fire at a power station in Warrington
Date/Time:
15 October 2026 - 12:58
Address
Widnes Road
Cuerdley Cross, Warrington
Attendance
Fire engines are in attendance from Penketh, Widnes, Runcorn, Lymm, Birchwood, Frodsham, Chester, Northwich, Congleton, Middlewich, Ellesmere Port and St. Helens (Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service). These are being supported by an aerial ladder platform, a high reach extendable turret, a high volume pump and a command unit.
Details
Firefighters are tackling a large fire at an industrial unit at a power station in Warrington.
Update at 13:40: As a precaution, nearby residents have been asked to keep windows and doors closed while the incident continues. The A562 Widnes Road is currently closed eastbound from Dan's Road Roundabout, Widnes, to Warrington.
UPDATE at 14:00: Everyone on site has been accounted for. Crews have established inner and outer cordons, secured a water supply, and confirmed that the fire appears to be contained within a chimney area.
UPDATE 14:30: The aerial ladder platform is being used to get water to the area and the high reach extendable turret is being set up. Cheshire Police are supporting road closures and the outer safety cordon. The St Helens fire engine has now been released from the incident.
UPDATE 15:00: The road has reopened, and crews are making good progress in fully extinguishing the fire. Seven fire engines and specialist equipment now remain at the scene.
This incident will be updated when more information becomes available.
