Fire crews kept busy by arson attack on play area, kitchen fire and garden and woodland blazes

FIRE crews have been kept busy in the Warrington area tackling an arson attack on a play area at Longford, a kitchen fire at Padgate and garden and woodland blazes at Culcheth and Lymm.

At 8:15 pm last night one crew from Penketh was called to a bin fire in a play area off Winwick Road, Longford

Firefighters used water from a backpack to put out the fire that is believed to have been started deliberately.

Then at 8:40 pm crews from Birchwood and Warrington were called to a kitchen fire at a property on Valiant Close, Padgate.

A fire involving a cooker was found to be out on the arrival. Firefighters used a thermal imaging camera to check the room which was heavily heat and smoke damaged. It is believed a plastic bag had been left on the cooker while the occupier was out.

For cooking safety advice please visit https://www.cheshirefire.gov.uk/home/cooking-safety-tips

Earlier in the evening shortly before 7:45 PM, one crew from Lymm was called to a garden fire in Beech Avenue, Culcheth.

A fire that had intentionally been set had got out of control, spreading to a hedge and was extinguished by firefighters using a hose reel.

Please never be tempted to start a fire near property, hedges, sheds or trees. Follow advice to prevent a fire getting out of control here
https://www.cheshirefire.gov.uk/public-safety/home-safety/burning-rubbish-bonfires-and-the-law

Earlier in the day shortly after 3 pm one crew from Lymm was called to a fire on Oughtrington Lane, Lymm.

A small fire involving an overgrown tree, roots and woodland was extinguished with water from a backpack by firefighters. They also used a thermal imaging camera to check the area for hot spots of fire.

We hope you have a safe and enjoyable Sunday, what ever you have planned for the day👍🏻 Remember if you are going to be having a full roast lunch 🍽 to never leave your cooking unattended.

Last Night Blue watch dealt with a kitchen Fire in Warrington.https://t.co/hcoYH8CjTd pic.twitter.com/lL2hG0jbYs

— Warrington Fire Station (@WarrFS) March 27, 2022

We've experienced a significant number of wildfires.
We urge the public to take care – a single spark from a discarded cigarette, a campfire or a BBQ can have catastrophic and deadly consequences.
Be cautious this weekend if enjoying our countryside during the nice weather. pic.twitter.com/m2XVOmZlH2

— Warrington Fire Station (@WarrFS) March 27, 2022