Block of flats evacuated following late night fire in Warrington (Image: A fire engine was involved in the crash (stock pic))
A BLOCK of flats was evacuated late last night, Thursday, following a fire.
Fire crews were called to the incident on Church Street at around 11.55pm.
Using a hose reel jet, firefighters extinguished the blaze in a ground floor flat.
A full evacuation of the building had taken place before fire crews arrived and all persons were accounted for.
A high-pressure fan was used to clear the smoke.
Two fire engines from Warrington and Penketh attended.
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