Fire breaks out at former Fiddlers Ferry power station in Cheshire

Summarised from 2 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 15 Oct, 15:34 · Archive

A fire broke out at the former Fiddlers Ferry power station near Warrington on Thursday afternoon, prompting a large emergency response.

A fire broke out at the former Fiddlers Ferry power station near Warrington in Cheshire on Thursday shortly before 1pm. The site, located on the north bank of the River Mersey between Warrington and Widnes, closed in 2020 and is undergoing demolition and redevelopment. Crews from 11 fire stations across Cheshire attended the scene, establishing inner and outer cordons and securing a water supply.

The Manchester Evening News reports the fire involved a large industrial hopper. By 2pm, Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service confirmed that everyone on site had been accounted for and that the fire appeared to be contained within a chimney area. Residents nearby reported the flames looked 'out of control' as smoke billowed from the station.

Emergency services closed the A562 Widnes Road eastbound from Dan's Road Roundabout, Widnes, to Warrington as a precaution. Residents living nearby were advised to keep their windows and doors closed because of the smoke from the incident.

How it is being reported

• Fiddler's Ferry fire pictures show smoke billowing from power stationThe fire broke out earlier this afternoonManchester Evening News · 15 Oct, 16:32
• Large fire at former power stationFirefighters from 11 stations have been called to Fiddlers Ferry Power Station which closed in 2020.BBC Manchester · 15 Oct, 15:17
• Everything we know as Fiddler's Ferry fire sparks huge emergency response in CheshirePolice and firefighters attended a fire at Fiddlers Ferry power station, in WarringtonManchester Evening News · 15 Oct, 14:28
• Fiddler's Ferry fire LIVE as smoke and flames billow from power station with emergency services at scene - updatesResidents have spotted smoke and fire at the sceneManchester Evening News · 15 Oct, 13:49

In this story: Fiddlers Ferry Power Station · Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service · Warrington · Widnes · Cheshire · River Mersey

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