A significant fire erupted overnight at an industrial site on Chadwick Street in Blackburn, prompting a robust response from Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service. Group Manager Kirsty McCreesh provided an update on the situation, highlighting the ongoing efforts to control the blaze. The fire led to the closure of several access points to the nearby canal towpath, as firefighters needed to pump water from the canal to tackle the fire. Blackburn Council has also implemented road closures to facilitate the emergency response. Nearly 50 firefighters were involved in combating the fire at the industrial units.
#BREAKING: The canal area south of Priest Drive and Washington Street will be closed off as police investigate. https://t.co/hWncUDUQkz https://t.co/zpxKW9hrFh
Nearly 50 firefighters have tackled a blaze at a scrapyard in Birmingham. https://t.co/3gezd9guUw
Firefighters are tackling a fire at industrial units in #Blackburn that broke out overnight. https://t.co/O1bgufPsCV
After a huge fire broke out overnight on Chadwick Street, Blackburn Council has shut a number of access points to the nearby canal towpath to allow @LancashireFRS to pump water from the canal. 🚗 Road closures are in place too. https://t.co/tTZv9CCjn1
An update from @LancashireFRS after a huge fire broke out at an industrial site in #Blackburn overnight ⬇️ https://t.co/pMFesK1VoN
Group Manager Kirsty McCreesh has an update from the ongoing fire on Chadwick Street, #Blackburn. https://t.co/T06mA5vALo