A main road into Congleton has been closed due to a fire.

Police, fire and ambulance crews are currently at the scene of a fire on Canal Street.

Fortunately, there are not thought to be any serious injuries.

A Cheshire Police spokesperson said: "At 9am today, Saturday November 22, emergency services were called to reports of a fire at an address on Canal Street, Congleton. 

"Police, fire and ambulance are in attendance at the scene and the road is currently closed.

"There are no reports of any serious injuries at this time."

*UPDATE*

Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service has confirmed that fire fire at a bungalow on Canal Street was believed to have been started by a faulty fridge-freezer.

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A CFRS spokesperson said: "Firefighters were called to reports of a building fire in Canal Street, Congleton. On arrival they found the rear of a bungalow involved in fire.

"Two firefighters wearing breathing apparatus used a hose reel jet to start tackling the fire and were able to rescue a dog from inside the property.

"A further two firefighters wearing breathing apparatus then supported in extinguishing the fire. A large fan was also used to clear smoke out of the property."

The occupant, who had managed to escape before the arrival of the fire and rescue service, was checked over by attending paramedics.

An initial investigation into the cause of the fire suggests that the fire started accidentally due to an electrical fault with the fridge-freezer unit.