UPDATED: A FUNDRAISER has been launched after a serious fire broke out at a bungalow in Warrington late last night, destroying everything at the property.
The blaze was in Pine Grove, Paddington and seven fire engines, including an aerial appliance, were involved in the operation, from Warrington, Lymm, Stockton Heath, Penketh, Widnes and Birchwood.
Four firefighters wearing breathing apparatus tackled the blazed using two hose reel jets.
The scene was sectorised and an aerial appliance was used to tackle the flames from height. The gas and electricity supplies were isolated.
Later, a thermal imaging camera was used to check the area for hot spots.
The occupants were out of the property when firefighters arrived shortly after 11pm and there were no reports of injuries.
An investigation into the cause of the fire has now started.
A fund-raising page set up by family and friends has already raised around £1,000 after just a few hours.
Donations can be made online via https://www.gofundme.com/f/donations-for-frank-and-carl
