04 May 2026 , 21:03
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A huge fire is tearing through a Warburton’s factory – with a Netflix star offering to rescue staff in his helicopter.
Fire crews rushed to the factory in Burnley, Lancashire, as staff evacuated the building.
Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service were called to the scene this afternoon, with 12 fire engines currently present.
It is believed that everyone has been evacuated from the site, but the cause of the fire remains unknown.
The man who inspired Netflix‘s Bank of Dave, Dave Fishwick, has been assisting in rescue efforts.
He said in a video: “I am just above Burnley, just flying over. I hope everybody is okay. There is a huge fire. It is unbelievable how big the fire is, it is unbelievable how big it is.
“It looks like the factory roof is going up at the Warburton’s factory. We are just going to ring the fire brigade, and I hope everything is okay.
“The smoke is going up to the clouds. I have not seen a fire like that for a long, long time.”
Lancashire Fire and Rescue have asked residents to stay away from the scene.
They said: “At 14:45 on 4 May, fire crews from across Lancashire were called to a commercial property fire on Billington Road, Burnley.
“There are twelve fire engines and two aerial ladder platforms in attendance.
“If you can see or smell smoke, please keep your windows and doors closed. Please stay away from the area to avoid hindering firefighting operations.
A spokesperson for the factory said: “We can confirm that fortunately, everyone has safely been evacuated from the building.
“We are grateful to the fire brigade, who are currently working extremely hard to get the fire under control. We don’t know the cause of the fire, or the full extent of the damage as yet.”
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