This is the dramatic moment an explosion broke out on an industrial estate in Widnes.
A huge fire took hold of a unit at the Golden Triangle Industrial Estate, on Harrison Street, just before 9pm last night.
Crews from 16 fire engines battled the fire at its height in the early hours of this morning.
Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service declared the blaze a major emergency and nearby homes were evacuated as a safety precaution.
One man was injured in the blaze and was treated by paramedics.
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Footage sent to the Liverpool Echo , believed to have been taken two hours after the fire started, shows a massive explosion erupting as the flames continue to spread spread.
The video, taken by Andrew Murphy, shows how the blaze comes dangerously close to surrounding houses.
Fire crews said the fire was contained at 12.30am this morning, but residents living in the Halebank area were still being advised to stay indoors as well as keep doors and windows shut.
At 1.45am this morning Cheshire Fire said the number of fire engines at the scene was scaled back to 12.
The statement said: "Firefighters, including some wearing breathing apparatus, continue to make good progress in bringing the fire under control.
"Residents living near the industrial estate who have been evacuated from their homes will be told when it is safe for them to return in due course.
"They are not expected to be able to return to their homes tonight. Firefighters are expected to be dealing with the fire throughout the night.
"Four relief fire engines are currently heading to the scene to replace other crews."
