Fire breaks out at former Fiddler's Ferry power station in Cheshire

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 15 Oct, 16:08 · Archive

A fire broke out at the decommissioned Fiddler's Ferry power station in Warrington on Thursday at about 1pm, with smoke visible from miles around. The blaze appeared to be contained within a chimney area of an industrial unit at the site. Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service and Cheshire Police attended, deploying an aerial ladder platform to direct water to the fire. Roads were closed whilst crews worked to control the flames, and residents living close to the site were advised to keep their windows and doors shut.

The coal-fired power station ceased operation in 2020 after nearly fifty years of service. Peel NRE purchased the site in 2022 and is currently developing it, with plans comprising 860 homes and 101 hectares of employment land.

A spokesperson for Peel NRE confirmed that there were no casualties and that the fire had been contained. The site was safely evacuated, and Peel NRE said it would fully cooperate with investigations into the cause of the fire.

How it is being reported

• Fiddler’s Ferry: Crews tackle blaze at former power station in CheshireThe coal-fired power station shut in 2020 after nearly 50 years of operationThe Independent · 15 Oct, 15:43
• Fiddler's Ferry fire LIVE: Warrington power station ablaze as smoke seen for milesThe fire was captured by witnesses.Daily Express · 15 Oct, 13:43

In this story: Fiddler's Ferry · Warrington · Cheshire · Peel NRE · Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service · Cheshire Police

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