Fire crews called to Pulford hotel “following a fire in the cellar”

Firefighters were called to a hotel in Pulford this morning following a fire in the cellar.

Crews from Chester, Powey Lane and Ellesemere Port were called to the incident at the Grosvenor Pulford Hotel and Spa just before 8:30am.

Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service said that “the electrics have been isolated and everyone inside the hotel has been accounted for and evacuated as a safety precaution.

“Crews, wearing two breathing apparatus, are using a hose reel covering jet to bring the fire under control.”

An investigation is now underway into the cause of the fire.

Fire, Police, Ambulance working together at a small fire this morning at the Grosvenor Pulford Hotel. No casualties. Fire started in the beer cellar and is NOT suspicious. Fire investigation in attendance to establish the cause. #JESSIP #Emergencyservicestogether pic.twitter.com/qkDXEFlvej

— Chester Police (@PoliceChester) May 30, 2019

A spokesperson for the Grosvenor Pulford Hotel & Spa said: “The Fire Service was called at around 8:20am this morning following an isolated equipment fire in our cellar.

“Emergency services were quickly on-hand to contain the incident.

“Our emergency procedures and evacuation plan were activated immediately and implemented to ensure the safety of our guests and staff alike.

“The fire could have been more serious, but for the quick-thinking of our general manager Mike Brackney who raised the alarm.

“We’d like to pass our sincere gratitude to the emergency services for their prompt response, and of course our guests for their patience and understanding.

“We will be working to investigate the circumstances of the incident in detail to understand the causes and ensure they aren’t repeated in the future.”

There had been reports of smoke billowing across the road and delays in the area, however when Wrexham.com went past shortly after 10am this morning traffic was clear and there was no smoke.

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