Scenes from the day after a serious fire at a chemical facility in Middlewich. The fire broke out at around 20:30 on the 18th July at BIP Environmental Services on Brooks Lane in Middlewich. In attendance were 12 fire engines plus an aerial ladder platform, Scorpion turret, environmental protection unit and a high volume pump. Water was pumped from the Trent and Mersey canal to fight the fire. A major incident was called, people were told to leave the area and close windows at home.