Crewe and Nantwich firefighters rushed to an 'out of control' garden fire in South Cheshire - on a street close to the centre of town.

The incident at the rear of a property on Hospital Street, Nantwich, happened at 5:56pm on Tuesday 7 March.

One fire engine from Crewe and one fire engine from Nantwich quickly arrived at the scene - assessing the situation.

Crews found 'intentional' garden burning had 'got out of control' and stepped it to put it out (Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service).

Crews found 'intentional' garden burning had 'got out of control' and stepped it to put it out.

The Crewe and Nantwich firefighters used a hose jet reel to put out the garden blaze.

It was put out in time before spreading to nearby properties. No one was injured.

A Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: "Intentional burning had got out of control at the rear of a house on Hospital Street.

"The crew used a hose reel jet to put out the fire.

One fire engine from Crewe and one fire engine from Nantwich quickly arrived at the scene - assessing the situation (Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service).

"None of the buildings nearby suffered any damage."

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