A MYSTERY fire engulfed a heavy lorry tractor unit at a Warrington distribution centre early today – and spread to four nearby cars.
The blaze was at the Eddie Stobart yard on the Stretton Green Distribution Park in Langford Way, Appleton Thorn.
Fire crews from Stockton Heath, Warrington and Birchwood, led by watch manager Neil McElroy of Stockton Heath, tackled the outbreak using hosereel jets and breathing apparatus.
The HGV tractor unit was badly damaged and the fire spread to four cars owned by employees.
Cause of the blaze is not known but is being investigated today.
A MYSTERY fire engulfed a heavy lorry tractor unit at a Warrington
distribution centre early today - and spread to four nearby cars.
Mystery fire at haulage depot
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Gary Skentelbery
Experienced journalist for more than 40 years. Managing Director of magazine publishing group with three in-house titles and on-line daily newspaper for Warrington. Experienced writer, photographer, PR consultant and media expert having written for local, regional and national newspapers. Specialties: PR, media, social networking, photographer, networking, advertising, sales, media crisis management. Chair of Warrington Healthwatch Director Warrington Chamber of Commerce Patron Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Foundation for Peace. Trustee Warrington Disability Partnership. Former Chairman of Warrington Town FC.
