Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service were called to Watkin Street in Orford yesterday afternoon. Picture by Google Maps.
ARSONISTS started a fire at a house in Orford yesterday afternoon.
Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service were called to a property on Watkin Street at around 2.45pm on Thursday, February 20.
One fire engine attended the scene, with the blaze involving rubbish in an external electrical cupboard.
The fire had been extinguished by the time crews arrived on scene, and all persons were accounted for.
Firefighters were in attendance for more than half an hour.
It is believed that the fire was started deliberately.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Cheshire Police on 101, or to call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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