Firefighters rush to house blaze in Crewe after 'materials' left on cooker top

By Ryan Parker

6th Feb 2023 | Local News

The incident on Philip Taylor Drive, Leighton, off the new Bloor Homes estate - happened at 7:02pm on Friday 3 February (Google).
The incident on Philip Taylor Drive, Leighton, off the new Bloor Homes estate - happened at 7:02pm on Friday 3 February (Google).

Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service firefighters rushed to house blaze in Crewe - after 'materials' were left on a cooker top.

The incident on Philip Taylor Drive, Leighton, happened at 7:02pm on Friday (February 3).

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

Crewe firefighters used two breathing apparatus and a large fan to clear smoke from the property (Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service).

The Crewe firefighters found a fire in the kitchen of a Leighton property.

Materials were left on a cooker top, which had then started to smoulder.

Firefighters used two breathing apparatus and a large fan to clear smoke from the property. 

No one was hurt during the incident.

A Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: "Firefighters were called to a kitchen fire on Philip Taylor Drive in Crewe.

"They used two breathing apparatus and a large fan to clear smoke from the property.

One fire engine from Crewe quickly arrived at the scene (Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service).

"The incident was caused by materials that had been left on a cooker top, which had then begun to smoulder."

Kitchen safety advice can be found on Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service's website HERE.

READ MORE: New 'traditional' pie and mash eatery set to open in Crewe town centre.

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