Six companies to be prosecuted over Cheshire retirement village fire
150 residents lost their homes
Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service is prosecuting six companies, following an investigation into a major fire at Beechmere retirement village in Crewe in August 2019.
The retirement village on Rolls Avenue, Crewe, was destroyed by the blaze.
More than 150 residents lost their homes and possessions, although none were injured.
The fire was one of the biggest ever attended by Cheshire Fire with 70 firefighters deployed at its height to bring it under control.
As a result of the investigation carried out, they're now bringing charges against six companies for failing to comply with the Fire Safety (Regulatory Reform) Order 2005 at Beechmere.
The six companies appearing in court next month are;
Avantage (Cheshire) Ltd
Your Housing Ltd
Morgan Sindall Property Services Ltd
WSP UK Ltd
Total Fire Group Ltd
MAC Roofing and Contractors Ltd