EIGHT fire crews were earlier battling a blaze at Bombardier in West Street this morning.

Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service were called at 8.11am today, Tuesday, to the fire involving a bay adn the roof space of the building.

Along with eight fire engines, using four main jets to tackle the fire, the hydraulic platform was also requested to attend.

A Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service spokesman said at 10.40am: "Six fire engines and the hydraulic platform are still in attendance and crews are fighting the smouldering fire from the ground and roof level.

"An ambulance is there as a precaution. The site was fully evacuated on the arrival of the crews and some of the areas have now returned to work as normal."

The incident is ongoing.