FIREFIGHTERS from the town have joined crews from across the region in Cumbria to help following the extensive flooding at the weekend.

Staff from Warrington, Widnes and Congleton fire stations are among the team that is now in Cumbria, along with personnel from the Service's International Search and Rescue team (ISAR).

Two fire engines, a rescue boat and a high volume pump have also been sent to Cumbria.

The mission is to help in the efforts to rescue people from the devastating impact of the flood waters following storm Desmond.

Crews supported a mass evacuation in Carlisle which saw them rescue six adults and a child from their home using a boat in tough and hazardous conditions. 

A Cheshire Fire spokesman added: "Conditions were extremely hazardous with lots of debris in fast flowing water.

"Just before lunch time on Sunday the ISAR team and staff from Warrington fire station worked alongside crews from Staffordshire fire and rescue service in Carlisle to evacuate properties in flooded streets adjacent to the river in Carlisle. 

"Members of the Warrington fire crew also worked in the Eden park crescent area of Carlisle, where they evacuated and rescued two adults from a property using the boat.

"The photographs show the Warrington crews working in Carlisle during the evacuation of two adults from their home."

Over the weekend, the Cheshire crews rescued 12 people in total and also two dogs - some of which was shown on ITV news on Sunday evening.