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Debris in the chimney is thought to have caused a fire in a chimney breast

Local News by Deborah Bowyer 15th May 2026  
Firefighters were called to a chimney breast fire in Crewe Road, Sandbach. (Photo: Nub News)
Firefighters were called to a chimney breast fire in Crewe Road, Sandbach. (Photo: Nub News)
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Firefighters were called to a chimney breast fire in Crewe Road, Sandbach.

The incident happened at 12.34 pm on Wednesday (13 May). One fire engine from Crewe went to the incident.

A spokesperson from Cheshire Fire & Rescue Service said: "Chimney rods and a water backpack were used to extinguish the fire, and a thermal imaging camera was used to check for hotspots. It is believed to have been caused by debris in the chimney."

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