Cause of huge blaze at Warburtons bread factory in Lancashire revealed
The cause of the fire has been revealed after three months.
The cause of a fire which ripped through a bread factory in Lancashire three months ago has been revealed.
Firefighters from across Lancashire were called to Warburtons on Billington Road in Burnley at 2.45pm on Monday, May 4.
12 fire engines and two aerial ladder platforms were then dispatched to the area.
Prouduction was then halted while the fire was contained.
A spokesperson for Warburtons previously said that the fire has been since been contained to one side of the building and that production has stopped.
They said: “We can confirm there has been a fire at our Burnley bakery. Thankfully, everyone at site is safe and we are grateful for the hard work of the local fire service who remain on site today.
“The fire is now under control and has been contained to one side of the building.”
The Post has obtained the outcome and reason for the fire via a Freedom of Information Request.
A spokesperson for the fire service said: “The fire was deemed to be accidental and occurred when raw potato cake mixture discharged onto hot plate.
“The investigation has now been closed.”