Emergency services are currently battling a significant fire at an industrial site in Burnley. The incident occurred at the Warburtons site on Billington Road.
Details of the Incident
Fire crews were alerted to the blaze at 14:45 on Monday, May 4. A total of 12 fire engines responded to the scene.
Public Safety Measures
Residents in the vicinity are advised to keep their windows and doors shut to avoid smoke inhalation.
Eyewitness Account
Dave Fishwick, known for his role in ‘Bank of Dave’, captured aerial footage of the fire using his helicopter. In a video shared online, he expressed concern for the safety of those nearby.
- Quote from Fishwick: “I hope everybody is OK. There is a huge fire just down there.”
- He reported, “The big factory roof is going up; it looks like Warburtons is going up in flames.”
Response from Warburtons
A spokesperson for Warburtons confirmed the fire’s location and provided an update on the situation:
- “We can confirm that thankfully everyone has safely been evacuated from the building.”
- “We are grateful to the fire brigade who are currently working extremely hard to get the fire under control.”
- “We don’t know the cause of the fire, or the full extent of the damage as yet.”
This developing story will be updated as more information becomes available.
