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UPDATE | Firefighters are making good progress tackling the fire involving a large industrial unit at Fiddlers Ferry Power Station.
Everyone on site has been accounted for. The aerial ladder platform is being used to get water to the affected area. orlo.uk/1EGya
INCIDENT | Firefighters are currently at the scene of a fire involving a large industrial unit at Fiddlers Ferry Power Station.
Residents nearby are advised to keep windows and doors closed.
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INCIDENT | Firefighters are currently at the scene of a five-vehicle road traffic collision on M56 Eastbound between junctions 7 and 6.
Please avoid the area if possible.
For more information please visit orlo.uk/O8zvx
ROAD CLOSURE | Vehicle fire on Holmes Chapel Road, Middlewich
Updates will be added to our website as they become available, please check your route before travelling. orlo.uk/T5ajW
A yellow weather warning for heavy rain and thunderstorms is in place for the rest of today.
If you're travelling, take extra care to drive to the conditions and never attempt to drive through floodwater.
Stay up to date with the latest weather warnings: orlo.uk/g9xa6
ROAD CLOSURE | Emergency services are in attendance at a road traffic collision on the A534 Wrexham Road in Brindley, near Nantwich. The road is closed in both directions while the incident is being dealt with, so please find an alternative route.
Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service retweeted
Update 4: #M6 J18 (#Middlewich) & J19 (#Knutsford)
Northbound remains closed
Lane 4 (of 4) is now open for traffic trapped within the closure.
@CheshireFire remain on scene
Delays of 45 mins on approach and 6 miles of congestion.
Please plan ahead.
Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service retweeted
Update 3: M6 J18 (Middlewich) & J19 (Knutsford)
Northbound remains closed due to a HGV fire
1 lane is in process of being reopened. Traffic will not be turned around.
@CheshireFire remain on scene
Delays; 30 mins on approach, 3 miles of congestion. Please plan ahead.
A huge thank you to our colleagues @NW_Fire_Control for their hard work and dedication during the recent heatwaves.
July saw a 68% increase in time spent handling calls, highlighting their commitment to keeping our communities safe during periods of increased demand.
The warm, dry conditions significantly increase the risk of outdoor fires. Help us keep everyone safe by:
- Not lighting fires in gardens or countryside
- Making sure cigarettes are fully out
- Being extra cautious with BBQs, chimeneas and weed burners.
👉 orlo.uk/NPDX3
HOUSE FIRE | Cox Bank, near Audlem
Residents in the surrounding area are advised to keep windows and doors closed due to smoke from the incident. Updates will be added to our website: orlo.uk/SoYZ4
INCIDENT - CHESTER | Emergency services are in attendance at a disused building fire on Hoole Way. Traffic is building in the area, so please check if you are travelling into Chester this evening. Updates will be added to our website: orlo.uk/8YA0b
MACCLESFIELD FOREST FIRE UPDATE | Many people are attempting to access the forest via Charity Lane, so we are asking the public to please stay away for the rest of this weekend to allow emergency services to deal with this incident. Thank you for your cooperation.
ONGOING | WOODLAND AND GRASS FIRE, MACCLESFIELD FOREST
Firefighters are currently tackling a large fire in Macclesfield Forest - we will provide further updates when available on our website: orlo.uk/2M1TT
MACCLESFIELD FOREST FIRE UPDATE | Four fire engines remained at the scene overnight.
A fire investigation has been carried out and the fire is believed to have been caused by a discarded disposable BBQ.
Read more: orlo.uk/73YRy
(Photos taken last night)
Information about a large fire at a recycling centre in Widnes can be found on our website - cheshirefire.gov.uk/news-eve….
20 fire engines are currently in attendance. Local residents are advised to keep windows and doors closed.
🎉We are OUTSTANDING at leading our people! 🎉
Cheshire is now the first fire and rescue service in the country to receive this rating from HMICFRS, an achievement we are incredibly proud of: cheshirefire.gov.uk/news-eve…
We've published our latest inspection report for @CheshireFire.
We congratulate the service on its excellent performance, with one area graded outstanding and nine areas graded as good.
The service has shown strong progress since our last inspection.
ALT Chart showing Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service's inspection grades across several areas. Outstanding includes leading people effectively. Good includes understanding fire and risk, preventing fire and risk, public safety through fire regulation, responding to fires and emergencies, responding to major incidents, best use of resources and future affordability, promoting values and culture, right people and right skills, and ensuring fairness and diversity. Adequate, requires improvement and inadequate have no areas listed.
INCIDENT | Firefighters are at a fire in Burton, near Neston, involving a large quantity of tyres and hay bales. Nearby residents are advised to keep doors and windows closed if they are affected by smoke.
Further updates will be provided on our website: orlo.uk/JRERW
