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Former Fiddlers Ferry Power Station Fire Prompts Road Closures

By Drooid · Oct 15, 2026, 10:17 PM UTC · How we work

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Story summary

Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service tackled a large fire at the former Fiddlers Ferry Power Station.
The blaze was reported at 12:58 BST on Thursday.
Crews from eleven Cheshire fire stations responded to the site.
Roads around the industrial unit were closed and a cordon was established.
Nearby residents were told to keep windows and doors shut because of smoke.

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Story summary

Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service tackled a large fire at the former Fiddlers Ferry Power Station.
The blaze was reported at 12:58 BST on Thursday.
Crews from eleven Cheshire fire stations responded to the site.
Roads around the industrial unit were closed and a cordon was established.
Nearby residents were told to keep windows and doors shut because of smoke.