Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service

The official Twitter page for Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service. Making Cheshire safer. This account is not monitored 24/7. In an Emergency Dial 999.

[Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service @CheshireFire]

HOUSE FIRE | Cox Bank, near Audlem
Residents in the surrounding area are advised to keep windows and doors closed due to smoke from the incident. Updates will be added to our website: https://t.co/qZJ2V14cr5

[Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service @CheshireFire]

INCIDENT - CHESTER | Emergency services are in attendance at a disused building fire on Hoole Way. Traffic is building in the area, so please check if you are travelling into Chester this evening. Updates will be added to our website: https://t.co/6HYaOzkrSS

[Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service @CheshireFire]

MACCLESFIELD FOREST FIRE UPDATE | Many people are attempting to access the forest via Charity Lane, so we are asking the public to please stay away for the rest of this weekend to allow emergency services to deal with this incident. Thank you for your cooperation.

[Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service @CheshireFire]

MACCLESFIELD FOREST FIRE UPDATE | Four fire engines remained at the scene overnight.

A fire investigation has been carried out and the fire is believed to have been caused by a discarded disposable BBQ.

Read more: https://t.co/GFanHnjNqC

(Photos taken last night)

[Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service @CheshireFire]

ONGOING | WOODLAND AND GRASS FIRE, MACCLESFIELD FOREST
Firefighters are currently tackling a large fire in Macclesfield Forest - we will provide further updates when available on our website: https://t.co/3uXOqnfIyV

[Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service @CheshireFire]

Information about a large fire at a recycling centre in Widnes can be found on our website - https://t.co/alGboktpfN.

20 fire engines are currently in attendance. Local residents are advised to keep windows and doors closed.

[Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service @CheshireFire]

🎉We are OUTSTANDING at leading our people! 🎉
Cheshire is now the first fire and rescue service in the country to receive this rating from HMICFRS, an achievement we are incredibly proud of: https://t.co/3ks8upSpQO

[HMICFRS @HMICFRS]

We've published our latest inspection report for @CheshireFire.

We congratulate the service on its excellent performance, with one area graded outstanding and nine areas graded as good.

The service has shown strong progress since our last inspection.

[Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service @CheshireFire]

INCIDENT | Firefighters are at a fire in Burton, near Neston, involving a large quantity of tyres and hay bales. Nearby residents are advised to keep doors and windows closed if they are affected by smoke.

Further updates will be provided on our website: https://t.co/9BCvELacva

[Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service @CheshireFire]

UPDATE | Firefighters remain at the scene of a fire at a waste recycling facility on Pickerings Road, Widnes.

Nearby residents are advised to keep windows and doors closed.

For more information - https://t.co/RQfKhcFfBZ

[Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service @CheshireFire]

Firefighters are at a fire at a waste recycling facility in Widnes. Six fire engines are at the scene, supported by specialist resources.

Nearby residents are advised to keep windows and doors closed if affected by smoke.

More info can be found here: https://t.co/yLRds7zsAD

[Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service @CheshireFire]

Our Apprentice Firefighter recruitment window is now OPEN!

Closing date is midday on Monday 15 June.

Take your time with your application and read all of the information and guidance documents carefully before applying.

Good luck! 👉 https://t.co/Tb9pTSSPwp

[Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service @CheshireFire]

Thank you to everyone who braved the heat and the sunshine to come to our taster day in Northwich!

Don't forget, applications to be an apprentice firefighter open on Monday! For more info on the role and the recruitment process, check our website: https://t.co/cRNiGHNvHY

[Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service @CheshireFire]

UPDATE | This image from our drone unit shows the scale of the incident that our crews have been dealing with in Checkley this morning. https://t.co/QrPU6lriwu

Crews are expected to remain at the scene for some time.

Local residents are advised to keep windows and doors closed.

[Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service @CheshireFire]

INCIDENT | Firefighters are attending a building fire in Checkley Lane, near Bridgemere. Local residents are advised to keep their doors and windows closed due to a large amount of smoke. Please avoid the area while the incident is being dealt with.

[Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service @CheshireFire]

INCIDENT UPDATE | Firefighters are continuing to tackling a large building fire near Bridgemere.

Local residents are advised to keep their doors and windows closed due to the smoke.

For further updates - https://t.co/QrPU6lriwu

*Photo was taken earlier on in the incident.

[Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service @CheshireFire]

INCIDENT | Firefighters are at the scene of a fuel spillage on the M6 SB J17-16. Lane one of the carriageway is closed while crews attempt to stem the leak from the heavy goods vehicle, which is in a refuge area. Please expect disruption while the incident is being dealt with.

[Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service @CheshireFire]

We have been made aware of an issue affecting outgoing calls for some landlines in the Hartford area. If you are affected and need to dial 999, please use a mobile phone. Normal service is expected to be restored by 22:49 this evening.

[Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service @manchesterfire]

Today, we remember all those who tragically lost their lives in the Manchester Arena attack on Monday 22 May 2017.

To the innocent victims, their loved ones, and anyone else who may have been affected, you will remain forever in our thoughts. 🐝💛

[Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service @CheshireFire]

Firefighters have recently left the scene of a road traffic collision on the M6 Northbound.

Two lanes are still closed, with traffic delays expected for some time. Please use alternative routes.

For the full incident report, please visit our website - https://t.co/FTTVtxGPBg

[Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service @CheshireFire]

Thanks to Hickory's Smokehouse in Chester for joining our Waterside Responder Scheme. Yesterday, they received vital throwline advice from Crew Manager Linde to help safely rescue someone in the water.

If your business is near open water, sign up 👉 https://t.co/OV68QsjwnI