Firefighters tackle wheelie bin fire at Padgate

By Gary Skentelbery on 4th October 2020 9:13 pm News

FIREFIGHTERS were called to tackle a wheelie bin fire shortly after 10.30pm at Padgate, Warrington last night.

The crew used a hose reel jet to put the fire out at a property on Woodvale Close and were at the scene for 15 minutes.
For information on how to keep your wheelie bin as safe as possible visit – https://www.cheshirefire.gov.uk/public-safety/home-safety/wheelie-bin-fire-safety
Earlier in the evening, a fire crew was called out to deal with a fire involving an electric bike on Legh Street, Warrington.
One fire engine attended from Warrington. A hose reel jet was used to extinguish the fire shortly after 9.15pm.
The fire was caused by a battery on an electric bike and firefighters were at the scene for 10 minutes.

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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.