UPDATED: A total of 10 fire engines were involved in fighting a major fire at Woolston Grange, Warrington this morning.
The blaze broke out shortly before 11.30am at Rivington Court and involved an industrial warehouse.
The blaze involved a large fire, with the roof of the bulding well alight and flames spreading to a number of neighbouring units.
A full evacuation of Rivington Court was ordered and a small cordon was put in place.
Four firefighters, wearing breathing apparatus used three hose reel jets to tackle the fire.
Residents in the local area were advised to keep their windows and doors closed as a precaution.
At the peak of the blaze 10 fire vehicles were in attendance from Warrington, Birchwood, Stockton Heath, Chester and one pump from Greater Manchester, along with an aerial platform from Lymm.
The blaze involved a warehouse about 20 metres square, part of a terraced row of industrial units, all of which have been evacuated.
Firefighters worked hard to prevent the fire from spreading to any further units by creating a fire break. This involved damping down neighbouring properties with hose reel jets to prevent the fire from taking hold.
Police were also in attendance and Hardwick Grange was closed to traffic while the incident is being dealt with.
Ambulance were also at the scene, with one casualty suffering the effects of smoke inhalation.
Building inspectors from the local authority have attended at the scene.
A tactical plan for demolition is being formulated.
