EIGHT fire engines were called to tackle a large industrial fire in a warehouse at Rivington Court in Woolston.
The incident started around 11.25am today, Monday, and residents in the area were advised to keep their windows and doors closed as a precaution.
By 1.30pm firefighters said they had the fire under control and are now damping down the affected area.
A fire investigation is now underway, with a building surveyor carrying out a survey and liaising with local business.
Electricity and gas engineers also in attendance.
One person was treated by paramedics for smoke inhalation but they did not need to be taken to hospital.
On arrival, fire crews discovered a large fire in an industrial warehouse run by a furniture firm.
The roof of the building was well alight when fire crews arrived.
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A full evacuation of Rivington Court took place and a small cordon was in effect.
Hardwick Grange Road was reopened at 1.30pm, and staff at nearby units could return to work.
Such was the extent of the fire that fire engines from Warrington, Birchwood, Stockton Heath, Chester and one pump from Greater Manchester were needed.
An aerial platform from Lymm was also used.
Crews established that the fire involved an industrial warehouse approximately 20 metres by 20 metres. The unit is part of a terrace row of industrial units, which were all evacuated as a precaution.
A spokesman for Cheshire Fire Service added: "Firefighters are working hard to prevent the fire from spreading to any further units by creating a fire break.
"This involves damping down neighbouring properties with a hose reel jets to prevent the fire from taking hold.
"Police are also in attendance and Hardwick Grange road has been closed while the incident is being dealt with.
"If you live in the area, make sure your windows and doors closed as a precaution against smoke inhalation."
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