TWO fire engines were called to a kitchen fire in Great Sankey yesterday.

Firefighters used breathing apparatus to tackle the blaze at a property on Ross Close.

The alarm was raised at 1pm on Friday.

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The fire is believed to have been caused by cardboard being left on a cooker hob.

Crews also used a large fan to clear smoke from the property.

Firefighters from Warrington and Penketh dealt with the incident.