ONE man was treated for smoke inhalation after a fire broke out in a commercial building in Winsford.

Firefighters were called to premises in Swanlow Lane at 5am this morning following reports of a fire.

Two firefighters wearing breathing apparatus used one hose reel jet.

A covering jet was also used to extinguish the flames.

Once the fire was extinguished, a large fan was used to ventilate the building.

A spokesman for Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service said: "One man was assessed on scene by paramedics for smoke inhalation.

"An investigation into the cause of the fire has now begun."

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Three fire engines from Winsford, Northwich and Middlewich spent around two hours dealing with the incident.