‘Roof is completely gone’ - Huge BLAZE breaks out in Chester 'leaving people injured'
A HUGE fire has broken out in Chester this evening, leaving two people receiving treatment as fire crews tackle the blaze, it has been reported.
Emergency services were called to the scene to tackle the blaze
Big house fire on Phillip Street in Hoole - two people receiving treatment - 2 fire engines trying to contain it #Chester @ChesterChron pic.twitter.com/RROfoFU4XW
— Tom Dunn (@tomdunn26) March 30, 2018
Emergency services were called to the scene to tackle the blaze.
Shocking footage emerged on social media, which saw huge flames tearing through a property in Chester.
The fire broke out on Phillip Street, Hoole late last night.
Police have reportedly cordoned off the area.
Cheshire Police have said: “Due to a serious incident please avoid Phillip St, Chester.
"Emergency services are on scene.”
One Twitter user posted a video saying: “Big house fire on Phillip Street in Hoole – two people receiving treatment – 2 fire engines trying to contain it”
Another said: "Big house fire on Phillip Street in Hoole - two people receiving treatment - 2 fire engines trying to contain it."
Roof is completely gone now - another fire engine, ambulance and police now on scene #Chester pic.twitter.com/S7aBfrc6LW
— Tom Dunn (@tomdunn26) March 30, 2018
The user then said: "Roof is completely gone now - another fire engine, ambulance and police now on scene."
Another said: "Wind blowing smoke far. Even Chester city centre, the whole length of Bridge Street, smells of burning."
One person tweeted: "Big house fire on Phillip Street - doesn't look good.”
House fire in Hoole Phillip Street #hoole #chester @ChesterChron @Dee1063 pic.twitter.com/wtvTdyVxr3
— Sam Jones (@Kipper163) March 30, 2018
Another wrote: ”Fire brigade just been down bottom of Phillip Street looking for more water in pipes..... no luck!”
Information has not yet emerged as to how many people were injured and how many properties were affected.