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UPDATE | Firefighters remain at the scene of a fire at a waste recycling facility on Pickerings Road, Widnes.
Nearby residents are advised to keep windows and doors closed.
For more information - orlo.uk/chySb
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Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service
@CheshireFire
The official Twitter page for Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service. Making Cheshire safer. This account is not monitored 24/7. In an Emergency Dial 999.
- Firefighters are at a fire at a waste recycling facility in Widnes. Six fire engines are at the scene, supported by specialist resources. Nearby residents are advised to keep windows and doors closed if affected by smoke. More info can be found here: orlo.uk/ZeHdL
- Our Apprentice Firefighter recruitment window is now OPEN! Closing date is midday on Monday 15 June. Take your time with your application and read all of the information and guidance documents carefully before applying. Good luck! 👉 orlo.uk/6MAQq
00:00 - Thank you to everyone who braved the heat and the sunshine to come to our taster day in Northwich! Don't forget, applications to be an apprentice firefighter open on Monday! For more info on the role and the recruitment process, check our website: orlo.uk/ggamD
- Replying to @CheshireFireUPDATE | This image from our drone unit shows the scale of the incident that our crews have been dealing with in Checkley this morning. orlo.uk/PmBwy Crews are expected to remain at the scene for some time. Local residents are advised to keep windows and doors closed.
- Replying to @CheshireFireINCIDENT UPDATE | Firefighters are continuing to tackling a large building fire near Bridgemere. Local residents are advised to keep their doors and windows closed due to the smoke. For further updates - orlo.uk/PmBwy *Photo was taken earlier on in the incident.
- INCIDENT | Firefighters are attending a building fire in Checkley Lane, near Bridgemere. Local residents are advised to keep their doors and windows closed due to a large amount of smoke. Please avoid the area while the incident is being dealt with.
- INCIDENT | Firefighters are at the scene of a fuel spillage on the M6 SB J17-16. Lane one of the carriageway is closed while crews attempt to stem the leak from the heavy goods vehicle, which is in a refuge area. Please expect disruption while the incident is being dealt with.
- We have been made aware of an issue affecting outgoing calls for some landlines in the Hartford area. If you are affected and need to dial 999, please use a mobile phone. Normal service is expected to be restored by 22:49 this evening.
- Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service reposted
Today, we remember all those who tragically lost their lives in the Manchester Arena attack on Monday 22 May 2017. To the innocent victims, their loved ones, and anyone else who may have been affected, you will remain forever in our thoughts. 🐝💛
- Firefighters have recently left the scene of a road traffic collision on the M6 Northbound. Two lanes are still closed, with traffic delays expected for some time. Please use alternative routes. For the full incident report, please visit our website - orlo.uk/m4tKv
- Thanks to Hickory's Smokehouse in Chester for joining our Waterside Responder Scheme. Yesterday, they received vital throwline advice from Crew Manager Linde to help safely rescue someone in the water. If your business is near open water, sign up 👉 orlo.uk/m3sAy
- Today is Firefighters’ Memorial Day. A day to honour the firefighters who have made the ultimate sacrifice while serving their communities, and to pay tribute to those who continue to keep us safe every day.
