THREE fire crews rescued a man from a flat fire this morning.

A man and his dog were rescued from a flat fire on Bewsey Park Close in Warrington just after 5am this morning, Sunday, August 6.

Three engines from Warrington and Penketh attended and found on arrival that a motor bike that was parked outside the front door and the fire had spread to the property.

Police and ambulance attended, and a cordon was set up around the property.

The fire crews used a hose reel jet to tackle the fire and four firefighters wore breathing apparatus. A large fan was used to clear the smoke as the fire was being extinguished. Firefighters isolated the gas and electrics inside the property.

A fire investigation will now be completed.

Anyone with any information about this fire is urged to call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111 or Cheshire Police on 101.