FIREFIGHTERS were called to Alban Retail Park on Hawleys Lane at 8.50am this morning after the alarm was raised at KFC.

Crews from the Warrington Fire Station needed breathing apparatus to tackle the chip pan fire as well as dry powder extinguishers and ventialtion equipment to deal with the incident.

A Cheshire Fire spokesman said: "Firefighters also inspected the roof to ensure that the fire had not spread and were on scene for around 50 minutes."

It is not thought anyone was hurt and the fast food restaurant is open this evening.