Firefighters called after flames seen coming from vehicle transporter near Alsager

By Deborah Bowyer 22nd Jan 2026

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Local News by Deborah Bowyer 22nd Jan 2026

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Alsager's Rapid Response Rescue Unit went to a vehicle transporter in Radway Green Road. (Photo: Nub News)

One fire engine from Alsager and the town's Rapid Response Rescue Unit plus a fire engine from Crewe went to a fire in a vehicle tansporter.

Firefighters were called to the incident in Radway Green Road, Bartholmley at 7.05 pm last night (Wednesday).

A Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: "Crews were called to an incident involving a vehicle transporter, where flames were seen coming from a wheel on the trailer.

"Firefighters used a thermal imaging camera and a hose reel jet to cool the rear axle."

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