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

By Deborah Bowyer

4th Aug 2022 | Local News

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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