Cheshire Fire and Rescue service have responded to an alleyway fire in Crewe - believed to have been started deliberately.

The incident at the back of Derrington Avenue properties was reported at 9:04pm last night (September 1).

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

The fire was small when Crewe firefighters arrived meaning it would be dealt with quickly.

There were no injuries reported from the incident that is believed to be an act of arson.

A Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: "Firefighters used one hose reel to put out a small fire in a Crewe alleyway."

This incident comes after an arson attack on an abandoned building blaze in Crewe - earlier this week.

The incident on Electricity Street was reported at 8:32pm on Tuesday (August 30).

Two fire engines from Crewe attended the scene - putting out the deliberate blaze.

This year, arson attacks on the disused Electricity Street building have become a common occurrence.

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