A Nantwich car blaze spread to a fence and bin compound, with the incident believed to be an act of arson.

On Sunday 8 November, Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service were called to Barony Court.

At 9.57pm, one fire engine from Nantwich arrived at the scene, discovering a vehicle well-alight with the flames spreading.

Nantwich firefighters use hose reel jets to put out the blaze and dampen down the wider area.

Due to the suspicious nature of the incident, Cheshire Police were called to the scene.

A Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: "Firefighters used hose reel jets to extinguish a car fire that had spread to a fence and bin compound.

"Crews brought the fire under control and remained on scene to damp down.

"Police also attended as the fire is believed to have been started deliberately."

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The affected vehicle sustained serious damage.

A Cheshire Police spokesperson told Nub News: "Enquiries remain ongoing and anyone with any information should contact Cheshire Police by calling 101 or through our website, quoting IML-2454985."

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