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Police divert traffic as firefighters tackle car fire

By Gary Skentelbery on 7th August 2022 9:15 am News

FIREFIGHTERS wearing breathing apparatus tackled a car fire on Waterworks Lane, Winwick, during the early hours of today.

Police were also called out the deal with traffic management as the vehicle on the road presented a hazard to oncoming traffic.

The incident took place at 00:23 when one crew from Warrington attended at the scene.
Firefighters used a breathing apparatus and hose reel to put out the fire involving a saloon car.

In another incident at 21:10 last night, a crew from Lymm was called to a fire involving dry hay which had been set alight on farmland on Broad Lane, Grappenhall.

Earlier in the evening at 18:55 one fire engine from Warrington was called to a small fire on Wimborne Close, Sankey Bridges, Warrington.

Firefighters used water backpacks to put out the fire involving branches and shrubs that had been set alight.

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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.