A fire on an industrial estate in Warrington required the combined efforts of eight fire crews to bring under control.
Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service were called to the industrial estate at 11.30am after a warehouse caught fire in Rivington Court, Warrington .
The service initially dispatched five engines but an hour later had to send an extra three to support crews already on the scene.
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Video supplied to the ECHO shows thick plumes of smoke twisting upward from warehouse roof as flames raged atop the structure, and another fire engine crew arrived to provide extra support.
Four firefighters equipped with breathing apparatus are currently fighting the flames with the use of an elevated platform to get at the heart of the fire.
One Twitter user, Carolyn, said: "Can see the smoke from my office in town centre." Rivington Court is five miles away from the center of Warrington.
Cheshire Fire Service said that the evacuation of the surrounding area has been successful, with no one left on the industrial estate. Ambulance crews are on the scene but there are no reported injuries at this time.
Another Twitter user, Geoff Walker, praised the efforts of the fire crews saying: "As always you’re doing a brilliant job."
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Fire fighters are now working on preventing the fire spreading to adjacent lots as they damp down the area and get the fire under control. The fire service has recommended that anyone in the near by area close their windows and stay inside until the smoke clears.
Hardwick Grange Road has been closed by the police while the incident is dealt with.
