FIREFIGHTERS were called out at Warrington to check a chimney stack that had become unstable after being struck by lightning.
The incident was in Fleming Drive, Winwick yesterday, Wednesday.
Fire engines from Warrington and Greater Manchester went to the scene, together with an aerial ladder platform from Chester.
Crews checked the property for any signs of fire and the electricity supply was isolated.
The aerial ladder platform was used to remove debris from the roof and chimney.
There were no reports of injuries.
