We have started baking again - Warburtons issue update after huge blaze at Lancashire factory

Production has started again at Warburtons in Burnley after a huge blaze ripped through the factory earlier this month.

Firefighters from across Lancashire were called to the bread factory 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.

Bank of Dave’s star Dave Fishwick caught the fire on camera as he flew nearby in his helicopter to help.

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.”

Providing a fresh update this morning, a spokesperson said that production has once again commenced at the Burnley site.

They said: “After an incredible effort from our colleagues at Burnley, with support from our other sites and external partners, this week we have started baking again at our Burnley bakery.

“The safety of our people and products is our top priority, and we have taken all necessary steps before beginning production to ensure the site is safe.

They added: “We will now be working on our plans to rebuild the part of the bakery damaged by the fire and continue our planned investment in the site.

“We are proud of our people who have come together to support each other and our family business, we appreciate all their hard work and care.”

The cause of the blaze is under investigation.