Emergency services on Wilson Patten Street
EMERGENCY services have been called to a suspected flat fire in Warrington town centre.
Fire crews were called at 10.15am today, Monday, to the property on Wilson Patten Street following reports of smoke coming from a flat.
On arrival all persons were accounted for.
Two firefighters entered the first floor flat and extinguished a small fire using a hose.
Fire crews were in attendance for around 40 minutes.
The fire is believed to have been started by a lit cigarette that had been left unattended.
Ambulance and police also attended.
READ > Parents reminded of car seat laws after mum spotted with child on her knee
The road was closed at the junction with Bridge Foot and Bank Quay Station until 10.45am.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereComments are closed on this article