Firefighters battle huge barn blaze in Warburton

Patington residents messaged us last night (8 April 2023) with reports to a huge fire behind Oak Road towards Warburton Toll Bridge.

A total of 8 fire engines were sent to the blaze at a barn on Park Road in Warburton.

A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said: “At 7.15pm on Saturday 8 April, GMFRS crews were called to reports of a fire at a barn on Park Road, Warburton in Trafford.

“Eight fire engines from across Greater Manchester and Cheshire, as well as a technical response unit from Leigh, high volume pumps Bolton and Stretford, a command support unit from Atherton and a water bowser from Ellesmere Port attended the incident.

“The fire involved a barn which contained a large quantity of kerosene, fertiliser and hay. Firefighters used hose reels and jets to extinguish the fire.

“Fire crews remain at the scene making the area safe.”