Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service were called to two deliberate fires in Crewe over the weekend - with both incidents taking place just over 24 hours apart.

The first incident involved a large blaze on Electricity Street - reported at 1:14pm on Saturday (July 2).

One fire engine from Crewe arrived at the scene - discovering a large number of pallets on fire.

A Cheshire Fire and Rescue spokesperson said: "A large fire involving pallets, which is believed to have been deliberately set, was extinguished by firefighters using a hose reel.

Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service firefighters put out the pallets on fire with a hose reel (Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service).

"The fire was unattended when the crew arrived."

Deliberate fires on Electricity Street are becoming a common occurrence.

On Saturday (June 4), Crewe firefighters were called to small deliberate fire at a disused building.

Just over 24 hours after the deliberate Electricity Street fire this weekend, firefighters were called to Broad Street yesterday (July 3) at 1:45pm.

Crewe firefighters were called to a deliberate fire involving waste on Broad Street - July 3 (Google).

One fire engine from Crewe arrived at the scene - discovering a small blaze involving waste.

A Cheshire Fire and Rescue spokesperson said: "A small refuse fire is believed to have been started deliberately.

"The crew put out the fire and informed police of the incident."

Crewe Nub News continues to update residents on fire incidents within our area.

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