POLICE are investigating a suspected arson attack following a fire at a gym on Bewsey Road, Warrington, during the early hours of today (Sunday).
Fire crews from Lymm, Penketh and Warrington attended at the scene of the blaze at 00:26.
The fire was contained to the first floor and crews, wearing breathing apparatus, used two hose reels and a positive pressure ventilation fan to put out the fire.
Crews then dampened down the affected area and checked for hot spots using a thermal imaging camera. Firefighters were in attendance for four hours and 30 minutes.
The fire is believed at this stage to have been caused deliberately.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Cheshire Police on 101 quoting IML 165750.
