Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service rushed to a house fire in Crewe - started from a toaster.

The incident on Hotspur Road, on the Alexandra Gardens development, off Sydney Road - happened at 4:09pm on Wednesday (December 7).

Two fire engines from Crewe quickly arrived at the scene - assessing the situation.

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

The small fire was already out when they arrived - but there were large amounts of smoke.

Crewe firefighters used a large fan to remove the smoke.

They then fitted smoke alarms and activated them inside the property.

A Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: "Firefighters were called to a small fire involving a toaster, that was out on their arrival, but had caused smoke in a property.

"The crew used a large fan to remove the smoke.

The Crewe house fire was already out when firefighters arrived - but there were large amounts of smoke (Ryan Parker).

"Smoke alarms were fitted and activated."

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