A51 Nantwich Road shut down near Chester due to a significant fire in a vacant building; multiple fire crews responded and successfully extinguished it.
Firefighters found a fire in a vacant building. The fire spread across two floors. They used breathing gear and hose reels. Police showed up and closed the road. They shut down the A51, Nantwich Road. This let them handle the fire safely.
Around 12:30 AM, things got more serious. The fire had reached the loft. So, they set up a special ladder. It helped them fight fire from above. Crews built a water relay system, too. They needed to get water to the back of the building.
Runoff water was managed carefully. They told the Environment Agency about it. By 1 AM, firefighters were making progress. They reduced the intensity of the fire.
Firefighters used the aerial ladder platform a lot. It let them pour water onto the flames. The road stayed closed for safety reasons. The fire was finally out by 2:30 AM.
They sent some fire engines away. Crews kept damping down hot spots. They removed roof parts to stop rekindling. They checked the building’s temperature, as well. Relief crews watched for more hot spots. The road reopened after they finished up. They will share updates when they know more.
