tonne Widnes cardboard fire seen for miles
Firefighters in Widnes, Cheshire, have brought a major fire involving 450 tonnes of cardboard at a recycling facility under control. No injuries were reported, though residents were advised to keep windows closed due to heavy smoke.
Why it matters
The incident caused significant local disruption and required a multi-agency emergency response to prevent structural collapse and environmental impact.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Angela Ferguson , North West and Paul Burnell , North West Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service Work to damp down the blaze continues, Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service says A large blaze involving about 450 tonnes of cardboard is "well under control", firefighters have said, after smoke could be seen for miles on Monday evening.
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