THIS was the scene after cars caught fire in Lower Walton yesterday evening.

Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service were called to Grayling Mews at around 6.30pm on Monday, February 2.

Crews found two vehicles on fire upon their arrival at the scene.

Two fire engines spent around an hour tackling the blaze, which is believed to have been started accidentally.

A fire service spokesman said: “At around 6.30pm, firefighters from Warrington and Stockton Heath were called to reports of a car fire on Grayling Mews.

“On arrival at the scene, the crews found two cars which were well alight.

“Two firefighters wearing breathing apparatus used two hose reel jets to extinguish the fire.

“The crews then used a hose reel to dampen down the area and a thermal imaging camera to check for any hotspots.

“The cause of the fire is believed to be accidental, and crews were detained at the scene for around one hour.”