Burning van extinguished by firefighters in Alsager

By Deborah Bowyer 19th Oct 2026

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Local News by Deborah Bowyer 19th Oct 2026

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Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus used a hose reel to extinguish a van that was well alight in Alsager. (Photo: Nub News)

Two fire engines from Alsager and Crewe went to a van alight in Alsager last night (Sunday).

They went to the vehicle in Talke Road at 9.15 pm.

A spokesperson from Cheshire fire & Rescue Service said: "Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus used a hose reel to extinguish a van that was well alight in Alsager.

"A thermal imaging camera was used to check for hotspots, which were dampened down."

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