Firefighters tackle industrial blaze

By Gary Skentelbery on 24th January 2018 10:29 am News

FIREFIGHTERS were called to tackle a blaze in an industrial building on Thelwall Lane, Warrington, shortly before 9am this morning (Wednesday.)

Four Fire crews from Warrington, Birchwood, Penketh and Lymm were called to tackle fire in a hopper inside the building at the Novelis recycling centre near Latchford locks.

Firefighters are currently tackling the blaze wearing two breathing apparatus and hose reel jets.

Motorists were advised to avoid the area and it is believed everyone was safely evacuated from the building.

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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.