Widnes: Fire breaks out involving 200 tonnes of scrap metal
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Fire crews remain at the scene of the blaze on Dennis Road in Widnes
Firefighters are tackling a major blaze involving 200 tonnes of scrap metal at a commercial premises.
The blaze broke out at 17:45 BST at a yard on Dennis Road in Widnes.
Residents have been urged to keep their windows and doors closed as a precaution.
Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service said the junction of Dennis Road was closed on Earle Road, while Tan House Lane was closed at the junction of Moss Bank Road and Fiddlers Ferry Road.
Police have closed one lane of the A557 carriageway northbound, due to hose reels running along the road from the Bridgewater Canal.
Fire crews are also working to protect a building on the site, which is not involved in the blaze.
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