Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service crews rushed to a blaze at farm outbuilding on edge of town - caused by a heat lamp.

The incident on Colleys Lane, Willaston, happened at 6:03pm on Thursday 16 February.

One fire engine from Crewe, one from Nantwich and a rapid response vehicle from Nantwich quickly arrived at the local farm.

Firefighters found four bales of hay on fire in an outbuilding.

Crews used a hose reel to extinguish the flames - caused by a heat lamp.

No one was injured during the incident.

A Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: "A fire involving approximately four bales of hay on fire in an outbuilding was extinguished by firefighters using a hose reel.

"Crews used a thermal imaging camera to check the area for fire spread and the burnt materials were taken outside.

"It is believed the fire started due to a heat lamp."

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