Block of flats evacuated in Warrington as firefighters tackle blaze
FIREFIGHTERS are currently tackling a blaze inside a block of flats in Orford.
Bexhill Avenue is closed as a result and a large emergency service presence is in the area.
The incident was first reported at around 1.55pm this afternoon, Sunday.
It involves a fire in the roof space of a block of flats which has been evacuated.
A Cheshire Fire and Rescue spokesperson said: “Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus have taken two hose reel jets into the building and ensured all occupiers are accounted for.
“Crews are using a covering jet to fight the fire from the outside.”
Three fire engines from Warrington, Lymm, and Penketh are at the scene, plus the aerial ladder platform from Lymm.
A full road closure is in place.
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