A FAMILY escaped from a smoke-filled flat at Warrington early today.
Fire crews were quickly on the scene and tackled the blaze at a first floor flat in Sharp Street, off Orford Lane.
Four firefighters wearing breathing apparatus searched the premises following reports that people could be trapped inside.
But in fact the occupants had left the premises before crews reached the scene.
The fire involved bedding and the cause is still under investigation. But smoke alarms in the property failed to operate.
After extinguishing the blaze with hosereels, firefighters carried out a safety survey of the property and fitted new smoke alarms.
Two fire engines were involved in the operation shortly after 6.20am.
Family flee blaze flat
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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.
