POLICE are investigating a series of arson attacks after woodlands have been torched by vandals.
Firefighters have attended a number of fires in the Londridge woodlands area of Knutsford over the past two months.
Crews say the fires were caused by ‘deliberate ignition’ and pose a serious risk to the community.
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The fires could not only spread but also tie up firefighters and resources when they may be needed to deal with serious and life-threatening incidents.
A spokesman for Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service said: “Fires of this type can cause serious harm to people, property and the environment.
“Aside from this, it ties us up for long periods of time which means we cannot be available for more serious incidents.
“We are working with Knutsford police to put a stop to deliberate fires in the area.”
Anyone with information should call Cheshire Police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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