Women suffers smoke inhalation after washing machine fire in Crewe

By Gwyn Griffiths

27th Aug 2021 | Local News

A WOMAN needed hospital treatment after a washing machine fire at a property in Sherborne Road.

Fire crews attended the incident at 21.37pm last night and although the fire was out when they arrived, one of the occupiers was suffering from the effects of smoke inhalation.

She was assessed by paramedics and taken to hospital in an ambulance.

Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service said: "We isolated the gas and electricity supplies, as well as the water supply to the washing machine."

Firefighters were in attendance for around an hour-and-a-half.

The condition of the woman is not known.

For fire safety advice regarding washing machines visit.

     

New crewe Jobs Section Launched!!
Vacancies updated hourly!!
Click here: crewe jobs

Share:

Related Articles

On Saturday 2 November, emergency services received reports of a car blaze on Fanshawe Walk (Nub News).
Local News

Police investigating after Ford Focus torched in Crewe arson attack

The White Lion Weston has announced a seasonal menu in recognition of Bonfire Night, running for this week only - November 4 to November 9 (Photo: Grace Thomas).
Local News

Popular Crewe pub serving 'special' Bonfire Night menu - this week only

Sign-Up for our FREE Newsletter

We want to provide crewe with more and more clickbait-free local news.
To do that, we need a loyal newsletter following.
Help us survive and sign up to our FREE weekly newsletter.

Already subscribed? Thank you. Just press X or click here.
We won't pass your details on to anyone else.
By clicking the Subscribe button you agree to our Privacy Policy.