Two vans damaged in 2am Crewe arson attack

By Ryan Parker 22nd Apr 2025

On Friday 18 April, Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service were alerted to an incident on Foulkes Avenue (Google).
On Friday 18 April, Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service were alerted to an incident on Foulkes Avenue (Google).

Two vans have been damaged following a blaze in Crewe, believed to be an act of arson.

On Friday 18 April, Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service received reports of an incident on Foulkes Avenue, between Badger Avenue and Timbrell Avenue.

At 2.11am, one fire engine from Crewe arrived at the scene, discovering a van well-alight, with the flames also spreading to a nearby van parked on the street.

Crewe firefighters used a hose reel jet to put out the flames in both of the vehicles.

Crewe firefighters used a hose reel jet to put out the flames in both of the vans. They both sustained severe damage (Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service).

No one was injured in the incident, with an investigation ongoing.

A Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: "Firefighters used breathing apparatus and a hose reel jet to extinguish a fire involving a van in Crewe.

"The van was well alight when crews arrived and second van that was parked nearby also sustained damage from the fire."

Crewe Nub News has contacted Cheshire Police for comment.

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