Van fire in Chester

Sunday, 23 February 2020 19:04

Firefighters were called to a report of a fire involving a Renault Kangoo van in Blacon.

Shortly before 6am today (23rd February) firefighters were called to a report of a fire involving a Renault Kangoo van in Western Avenue, Blacon, Chester.

The crew extinguished the fire with a hose reel jet.

Firefighters were in attendance for more than 20 minutes.

They handed the incident over to the police, who also attended.

The fire is believed to have been started deliberately.

Anyone with information about the fire should call Cheshire Constabulary on 101, give the details via https://www.cheshire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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