A deliberate fire in the open caused a small explosion when an aerosol was thrown onto a fire believed to have been started by youths at Thelwall, Warrington.
The incident took place at 17:08 on Stockport Road, Thelwall. One fire engine from Lymm attended at the scene.
A water backpack was used by firefighters to put out a small fire under a bridge on Stockport Road.
They believe the fire was started deliberately and urge anyone with any information to call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
Crews attended an Incident today where youths had placed an aerosol on a small fire resulting in a small explosion. Deliberate fires such as this stop us attending more serious Incidents where someone's life may be in danger #CheshireFire 🚒 pic.twitter.com/HRMAkxLC3o
— Lymm Fire Station (@LymmFS) April 1, 2022
