Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service tackled a deliberate late night wheelie bin fire in Crewe - started from behind locked gates.

The incident on Stalbridge Road happened at 1:34am on Monday (October 10).

One fire engine from Crewe attended the scene - putting out the bin blaze.

One fire engine from Crewe attended the scene - putting out the bin blaze (Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service).

The fire happened outside the newly-constructed apartments - covering Edleston Road and Stalbridge Road.

A Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: "Firefighters used a hose reel water jet to put out a wheelie bin on fire behind locked gates."

Deliberate bin fires are becoming a common occurrence in Crewe.

This incident follows another bin fire on Bidvale Way, off Stoneley Road (September 25).

The fire happened outside the newly-constructed apartments - covering Edleston Road and Stalbridge Road (Google).

In August, Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service tackled bin fires in Crewe town centre - also started in the middle of the night.

Visit Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service's website for information on how to prevent bin fires.

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