FIREFIGHTERS used seven appliances and an aerial platform to tackle a large fire in a derelict building.

The blaze broke out on Northwich Road in Antrobus at around 11.45pm last night.

Crews used two hose reels and a hose reel jet to put out the flames.

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The road was temporarily closed as firefighters dealt with the incident and dampened down the area.

Fire engines from Powey Lane, Lymm, Stockton Heath, Frodsham, Northwich and Warrington were at the scene.