SWIFT action by fire crews prevented an explosion after fire broke out at industrial premises at Warrington.
The blaze was at Kingsland Grange, Woolston and involved a propane powered forklift truck.
Firefighters from Birchwood, one wearing breathing apparatus, tackled the blaze with a hose reel jet and managed to prevent the flames from reaching the propane gas cylinder.
No-one was hurt.
In another incident, fire crews from Warrington and Birchwood dealt with a crash involving two cars on the motorway at Birchwood.
One driver was trapped and released by firefighters and taken to hospital. The other was treated for shock at the scene.
Three lanes of the motorway were closed for a time.
SWIFT action by fire crews prevented an explosion after fire broke out at industrial premises at Warrington.
Fire crews avert explosion
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Gary Skentelbery
Experienced journalist for more than 40 years. Managing Director of magazine publishing group with three in-house titles and on-line daily newspaper for Warrington. Experienced writer, photographer, PR consultant and media expert having written for local, regional and national newspapers. Specialties: PR, media, social networking, photographer, networking, advertising, sales, media crisis management. Chair of Warrington Healthwatch Director Warrington Chamber of Commerce Patron Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Foundation for Peace. Trustee Warrington Disability Partnership. Former Chairman of Warrington Town FC.
