Firefighters called after smoke seen rising out of pavement in Crewe
By Ryan Parker
9th Nov 2022 | Local Sport
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Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service were called to a street in Crewe - after smoke was seen rising out of pavement.
The incident on Shelley Drive, Wistaston, happened at 8:29am on Tuesday (November 8).
One fire engine from Crewe arrived at the scene - trying to understand what was happening.
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The smoke was determined to have been coming from electricity cables.
Crewe firefighters set up a cordon for safety and contacted Scottish Power.
A Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: "Firefighters were called to smoke coming from an inspection hatch on a pavement.
"The crew used a thermal imaging camera to check the area and set up a cordon for safety.
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"The incident was then handed to Scottish Power."
Scottish Power dealt with the incident that has now been resolved.
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