EMERGENCY services are tackling a large fire at an industrial unit at Fiddlers Ferry Power Station, with the A562 Widnes Road closed eastbound and nearby residents urged to keep windows and doors shut.
Firefighters and police are currently at the scene of the ongoing incident at Fiddlers Ferry, near Warrington.
Fire engines from Penketh, Widnes, Runcorn, Lymm and Birchwood, along with a weekday fire engine, have been sent to tackle the blaze.
As a precaution, residents living nearby have been advised to keep windows and doors closed while the incident continues.
The A562 Widnes Road is currently closed eastbound from Dan’s Road Roundabout in Widnes towards Warrington. Motorists are being urged to avoid the area and find alternative routes.
The incident was reported shortly before 1pm, with an update issued at 1.40pm confirming that the fire was still being dealt with and the road closure remained in place.
Fiddlers Ferry Power station is decomissioned with demelition and clearance works ongoing on site.
Warrington Worldwide will bring you further updates as they become available.
