Firefighters called to a washing machine fire in George VI Avenue, Middlewich
A WASHING machine caught fire at a house in Middlewich.
Firefighters were called to George VI Avenue shortly before 2.45pm yesterday.
Crews discovered light smoke logging the property but the fire was out when they arrived.
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Firefighters assessed the temperature of the washing machine using a thermal imaging camera and then moved it to a safe place outside.
The fire is believed to have been caused by an electrical fault.
Crews were at the scene for around 20 minutes.
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