Firefighters tackled a large fire involving four HGVs at Aragon Court in Runcorn (Image: Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service)
FOUR HGVs were torched in an arson attack in Runcorn.
Firefighters were called to a large vehicle fire in Aragon Court on Manor Park shortly after 1am this morning, Bank Holiday Monday.
The vehicles were parked outside a commercial property on the industrial estate.
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The lorries contained recycled white goods and appliances.
Firefighters used two main jets, two hose reel jets and three sets of breathing apparatus to tackle the blaze.
A spokesman for Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service said: “The fire is believed to have been started deliberately.”
Two fire engines from Runcorn and one from Widnes attended the incident.
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