A large fire broke out at the Adlington Industrial Estate in the early hours of June 30, prompting a massive response from emergency services. The fire, which was first reported at 2:45 AM, involved a commercial building and several lorries and required the coordinated efforts of multiple fire crews from Cheshire and Greater Manchester to contain.
Emergency Response
The initial response saw the deployment of one fire engine from Wilmslow, one from Crewe, one fire engine and an aerial ladder platform from Lymm, the Scorpion High Reach Extending Turret (HRET) from Macclesfield, and eight fire engines from Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service. Cheshire Police and the North West Ambulance Service were also present to assist with the incident.
Incident Updates
6:05 AM: Firefighters split the fire into sectors to manage the blaze more effectively and prevent it from spreading further.
7:15 AM: The number of fire engines on-site was reduced to five, with engineers working to isolate the electricity and gas supplies to the affected buildings.
11:15 AM: Fire crews continued to battle the flames, which had spread to four buildings and several lorries. Hose reel jets and ground monitors were employed to dampen down the area.
8:00 PM: The response was scaled down to two fire engines as firefighters began monitoring the area for hotspots.
July 1, 9:00 AM: Two fire engines remained on the scene, continuing to dampen down and ensure the fire was fully extinguished.
1:00 PM: The incident was further reduced to one fire engine, with an ongoing investigation into the fire’s cause.
3:45 PM: Firefighters prepared to leave the scene, having contained the blaze. The investigation into the fire’s origin continues.
Community Impact
The fire at Adlington Industrial Estate has caused significant disruption, with multiple buildings and vehicles affected. The quick and effective response from the fire services prevented the fire from spreading further, protecting surrounding properties and ensuring no injuries were reported.
The investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing, and authorities are working to determine what led to this major incident.
