FIREFIGHTERS have shared shocking new images which show the extent of the damage caused by a suspected arson attack at a vacant former shop in Northwich.
Dozens of firefighters with crews from across Cheshire tackled the blaze at the disused two-storey property after being called to the scene at the junction of Chester Road and Beach Road in Hartford, at about 11pm on Tuesday (June 28).
The cause of the blaze is thought to be deliberate and Cheshire Police are now appealing for witnesses.
Anyone with any information or video footage in relation to the incident is asked to contact Cheshire Police at cheshire.police.uk/tell-us, or call 101 quoting IML 1304564.
Police closed Beach Road due to concerns about falling debris and it wasn't until this morning, Wednesday, that the road finally reopened.
A Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service spokesman added: "A fire in a disused two-storey house in Northwich was attended by firefighters.
"They used four hose reels to put the fire out and established a water feed.
"The fire was fully developed, and the aerial ladder attended to get water to the building from above and was used to help firefighters remove boards from the roof to allow access to fully extinguish the fire.
"The building was checked with a thermal imaging camera and a fire investigation to establish the cause took place."
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