12 year old boy arrested over major fire in Crewe
Cheshire Police are treating what's happened at a former printers as arson
A 12-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life after a fire at a former printers in Crewe.
Firefighters have been working through the night to get it under control
A cordon's been in place since yesterday afternoon on Catherine Street, with around 250 homes evacuated as a precaution.
Superintendent Claire Jesson from Cheshire Police said:
“I’d like thank residents for their patience while emergency services continue to work tirelessly at the scene.
“We understand people will want to get back into their properties as soon as they can, and we are all working hard to ensure that it is safe for you to do so. Agencies will continue to work with displaced residents to keep them updated as to when they can return.
“While our colleagues from Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service tackle the fire, we continue to urge residents in the nearby area to stay indoors with their windows and doors closed at this time.”
Some residents remain unable to return to their homes and are being supported by Cheshire East Council.
Crewe Lifestyle Centre is being used as a rest centre for those residents.
Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service's firefighters have been issuing updates from the scene.
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