The official Twitter page for Middlewich Fire Station of @CheshireFire. Making Cheshire safer. This account is not monitored 24/7. In an Emergency Dial 999.

Middlewich, England
Joined February 2018
Firefighters extinguished a fire involving a heavy goods vehicle trailer on M6 Southbound between Junctions 18 to 17. The photo shows @MiddlewichFS, who were first on the scene, tackling the blaze. For full details 馃憠 orlo.uk/3THJ0
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INCIDENT | Firefighters are at the scene of a road traffic collision involving two vehicles on Birch Lane in Middlewich. The road is currently closed. Please avoid the area.
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We're aware of technical issues involving landlines in the Middlewich area. If you need to call 999 please use a mobile phone.
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In the early hours of this morning firefighters were called to a barn fire in Cranage. The barn measuring around 30m by 10m contained bales of hay. Crews remain at the scene and a fire investigation will be carried out once it is safe to do so. More 馃憠 orlo.uk/BQ8o4
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#TestItTuesday - take a minute today to check your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. It could save your life!
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Snow is forecast for Cheshire over the next couple of days and temperatures are set to drop below freezing tonight. Driving conditions are expected to be difficult so if you're travelling on the roads please take care and follow our winter driving advice. orlo.uk/GBK2m
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In the last 24 hours we've had over 50 calls to deal with frozen pipes that have burst as temperatures become milder. Unless there is a risk to life, there is little we can do. United Utilities have some excellent advice on how to deal with burst pipes. orlo.uk/qEBdf
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Settle down and watch my vid, It鈥檚 all about me and what I did. To help the people that I live near, Stay safe and well throughout the year. #RobinRescue 鉃★笍 orlo.uk/Ddkh4 馃惁
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It is with great sadness that we learn of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. All of us @CheshireFire offer our solemn and sincere condolences to the Royal Family. Ma鈥檃m, we thank you for your unwavering service to the nation and for your lasting legacy.
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This is heartbreaking to watch, a powerful video from @DurhamPolice highlighting the dangers of using a mobile phone whilst driving.
WARNING: Distressing content. This might be hard to watch, but we have worked with the families of those who died to reiterate a simple message: Don鈥檛 use your phone at the wheel. Watch the full video: youtu.be/UztJcUjGXbY
鈿狅笍 We're currently dealing with a large number of incidents due to the #heatwave 馃憠 orlo.uk/50AM4 Please don't add to this, make sure you: - Extinguish cigarettes properly - Don't burn garden waste - Put glass bottles in the bin - Don't use disposable BBQs
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MAJOR INCIDENT STOOD DOWN | One fire engine remains at the scene of the fire overnight in Middlewich. Local residents can now open doors and windows. Brooks Lane will reopen later this morning. For further information visit: orlo.uk/ROjly
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MIDDLEWICH FIRE UPDATE AT 06:30 Firefighters have extinguished the fire. A limited cordon remains in place around Road Beta and there is currently no through route on Brooks Lane. Residents on Brooks Lane are advised to keep their windows and doors closed as a precaution.
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Middlewich Fire Station retweeted
An update on the ongoing fire in Middlewich 馃憞 Please continue to avoid the area while @CheshireFire deal with the incident, road closures remain in place. For further updates visit orlo.uk/9c0cb
Replying to @CheshireFire
UPDATE at 22:45 12 fire engines are at the scene, along with several specialist appliances. The fire involves palletised barrels of industrial waste products and it has been split into sectors by firefighters. Residents are still advised to keep their doors and windows closed.
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Emergency services are dealing with a significant fire in Brooks Lane, Middlewich. Members of the public are advised to avoid the area and nearby residents are urged to keep their windows and doors shut given the large smoke plume. Bystanders should clear the area.
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UPDATE | Firefighters are damping down at the fire in Byley near Middlewich. It has been confirmed that the fire involved tyres and timber with the nearby outbuilding being saved from fire. For more information about the incident 鉃★笍 orlo.uk/YV7wa
ONGOING | Firefighters are currently tackling a fire involving a large outbuilding on King Street in Byley near Middlewich. Further information will be added to our website soon. orlo.uk/xFlO0
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It's never a good idea to jump or swim in open water, no matter how hot the weather gets! It could cause cold water shock and have deadly consequences. #BeWaterAware 馃憠 orlo.uk/zd2KF
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#FireAid4Ukraine | The convoy stopped off in Erfurt last night but are back on the road as they head towards eastern Europe. 馃殥馃殥馃殥 For more information 馃憠 orlo.uk/HtYPi
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Feels like a Monday, but it's actually #TestItTuesday! Please check your smoke alarms are working. They could save your life!
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