Manchester Evening News | Huge flame at oil refinery sparks alert - but fire chiefs say it was a controlled 'burn-off' Manchester Evening News North West Fire Control centre said there had been 'repeat calls' concerning the oil refinery and several appliances had been sent in line with procedure. Stuart Cranfield, who lives in Mickle Trafford, said: “I'm just a bit concerned. I was driving ... Stanlow Oil Refinery flare off has everyone wondering why the sky has turned orange |