Five casualties checked over following fire in Northwich

A Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service fire engine <i>(Image: Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service)</i>
A Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service fire engine (Image: Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service)
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FIVE casualties were checked over for smoke inhalation following a fire at a commercial premises in Northwich.

Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service were in attendance on Chester Way on the afternoon of Monday, August 31.

Five casualties were checked over for smoke inhalation following a fire involving a tumble dryer in the building on the bank holiday.

They and others already out in advance of the arrival of the two fire engines from Northwich Fire Station and Winsford Fire Station.

The firefighters were able to battle the blaze with a hose reel jet before blowing the smoke from the building with a high-pressure fan.

Also on scene were paramedics from North West Ambulance Service.

For information on fire safety go to cheshirefire.gov.uk/your-safety/.

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