Crewe firefighters tackled a serious house fire in South Cheshire - taking place while the homeowners were away from the property.

The incident happened at 12:51pm on Sunday (November 27) - inside a domestic property on King Place, Nantwich.

Two fire engines from Crewe quickly arrived at the scene - tackling the blaze.

Two fire engines from Crewe quickly arrived at the scene - tackling the blaze (Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service).

Crewe firefighters used a hose reel jet to put out the flames.

There was nobody inside the property when the house fire broke out.

A Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: "The ground floor kitchen of a domestic property on King Street was involved in fire.

"Crews in breathing apparatus used a hose reel jet to tackle the incident, and a high pressure fan to clear smoke.

There was nobody inside the property when the house fire broke out (Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service).

"There was nobody in the property at the time."

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