Fire crews continue to damp down blaze at former power station near Warrington

Crews from 11 stations were sent to the industrial unit in Cheshire

Author: Alex CornsPublished 16th Oct 2026

Fire crews have continued to damp down a large blaze at a former power station in Cheshire overnight.

Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) was called to an industrial unit at Fiddlers Ferry Power Station, near Warrington, at 12:58 BST on Thursday.

Crews from 11 stations across Cheshire attended the scene.

Road closures and a cordon were in place.

People living nearby were advised to keep their windows and doors closed because of the smoke.

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