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Police investigation underway following flat fire at Orford

By Gary Skentelbery on 19th June 2022 9:07 am News

THREE fire crews and police were called out last night following a blaze at a flat in Orford, Warrington.

The incident took place at 9:15 pm at an unoccupied flat on Festival Avenue, Orford.

Fire crews from Warrington, Birchwood and Penketh attended at the scene as firefighters in breathing apparatus used a hose reel jet to extinguish the blaze and a high-pressure fan to clear smoke from the property.

The flat was unoccupied at the time of the fire and an investigation into the cause is underway. Police officers also attended the incident.

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Experienced journalist for more than 40 years. Managing Director of magazine publishing group with three in-house titles and on-line daily newspaper for Warrington. Experienced writer, photographer, PR consultant and media expert having written for local, regional and national newspapers. Specialties: PR, media, social networking, photographer, networking, advertising, sales, media crisis management. Chair of Warrington Healthwatch Director Warrington Chamber of Commerce Patron Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Foundation for Peace. Trustee Warrington Disability Partnership. Former Chairman of Warrington Town FC.