Large fire at former Fiddlers Ferry power station near Warrington

Crews from 11 stations tackle blaze as nearby residents are told to keep windows shut

• Firefighters are tackling a large fire at an industrial unit on the site of the former Fiddlers Ferry Power Station near Warrington. • Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service was called at 12:58 BST on Thursday, and crews from 11 stations across Cheshire are at the scene. • Road closures and a cordon are in place, and people living nearby have been advised to keep windows and doors closed because of the smoke. • The power station closed in 2020.