Crewe Alex fans witnessed plumes of black smoke rise across the town's skyline, following a serious campervan blaze over the weekend.

On Saturday 10 January, Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service were called to an incident on Sedgemere Avenue, off Bradfield Road.

At 2.37pm, two fire engines from Crewe arrived at the scene, discovering a campervan well-alight.

Crewe firefighters used two hose reef jets to tackle the blaze, believed to have been caused by a faulty jack motor.

The fire crews checked over the adjacent house to ensure it wasn't on fire.

Crewe Alex fans sitting in the Boughey Stand saw the black smoke rising into the sky at The Mornflake Stadium around 20 minutes before kick-off versus Harrogate Town, a game that ended 1-1.

A Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: "Firefighters were called to reports of a vehicle fire in Sedgemere Avenue.

"On arrival they found a campervan which was well-alight and risked affecting the adjacent property.

"Crews used two breathing apparatus and two hose reel jets to tackle the fire.

"They then used a thermal imaging camera to check the loft space of the property for hot spots, as well as utilising a seven-metre ladder to visually inspect the eaves and fascias for signs of fire.

"The cause of the fire is believed to be accidental due to a faulty jack motor."

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