Firefighters tackle bakery blaze

Staff were evacuated as crews were called

Author: Trevor ThomasPublished 5th Jun 2023

Firefighters have been tackling a fire in a commercial bakery in Northwich.

Officers from nearby stations attended this morning (Monday 5 June) and residents were advised to keep doors and windows shut as a precaution. Staff were evacuated safely with no casualties reported.

Teams with twelve fire engines treated the incident which affected a roof space at the site, and spread to a production area.

Aerial ladder platforms and main water jets have been used to fight the fire, and crews currently remain at the scene.

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