A SHOCKED worker sustained burns to his face after an explosion at an organic wax warehouse in Ellesmere Port.

The 21-year-old was treated on the spot by paramedics following the blaze at Oleo Tech on the Rossmore industrial estate at 8.23am on Friday.

Two fire engines raced to the scene followed by pumps from Chester and Runcorn as well as a Hydraulic Platform.

The explosion occurred in the storage and processing warehouse and caused damage to the roof and equipment.

A building control officer was in attendance and declared the one storey building safe. Crews left the scene shortly after midday.