Six firecrews are battling a blaze at a garage with people warned to stay away from the scene.
Thick black smoke can be seen billowing from the detached garage as fire-fighters tackle the fire which has ripped through the building.
Images released by fire officials also show fire-fighters hosing down the clearly badly damaged structure in Warrington which has forced road closures.
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Cheshire Fire and Rescue crews remain at the scene of the blaze believed to have broken out around 10.45am.
The fire service urged people to keep their distance, tweeting: "Firefighters are currently dealing with a garage fire on Manchester Road in Warrington.
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"The road is currently closed while the incident is dealt with. Please avoid the area if possible."
And a Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: "Six fire engines are in attendance - one from Warrington, one from Birchwood, one from Stockton Heath, one from Knutsford, one from Lymm and One from Penketh."
The spokesperson added: "Firefighters were called following reports of a fire involving a garage on Manchester Road.
"On arrival the crews found one detached garage well alight.
"Four firefighters wearing breathing apparatus are using three hose reel jets to extinguish the flames.
