PHOTOS have shown the ‘devastating’ damage to an Orford house in which a fire broke out yesterday morning, Sunday.
Four fire engines from Warrington, Birchwood, Lymm and Penketh fire stations rushed to the scene on Orford Green at 11.12am.
According to a report from Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service, firefighters were ‘rapidly deployed’ with a hose reel jet into a house.
It was found that the fire originated on the first floor in a bedroom.
Flames were extinguished by crews wearing breathing apparatus, while a high-pressure fan was put into use to clear the heavy smoke logging in the property.
A fire investigation found that the fire began accidentally, caused by an electrical issue with a bedside light fitting.
Firefighters cleared debris from the bedroom, with crews remaining at the scene for a further hour to monitor temperatures.
Thankfully, no casualties were reported.
Police put a lane closure in place between Poplars Avenue and Bruce Avenue while fire crews deal with the incident, with motorists urged to avoid the area and find an alternative route.
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