Congleton firefighters use water and 'beaters' to dampen down grass fire

By Deborah Bowyer 4th Aug 2022

Local News

Local News by Deborah Bowyer 4th Aug 2022

Firefighters from Congleton were called to put out a grass fire near Sandbach during the recent spell of hot weather.

One fire engine used a hose reel jet and beaters to put out the blaze in Love Lane, Betchton yesterday (Wednesday).

The incident happened at 12.26 pm and involved a grass fire measuring 50 metres by 10 metres.

The Congleton crew travelled 5.4 miles to attend the incident.

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