POLICE are investigating an arson attack at a former pub in Runcorn.
Shortly before 4.30pm yesterday, Monday firefighters were called to reports of a fire at a derelict building in Hillcrest, Halton Brook.
Two fire engines attended, one from Runcorn and one from Widnes
On arrival crews discovered a small amount of rubbish on fire inside the former pub.
Two firefighters wearing breathing apparatus entered the building and extinguished the fire with a hose reel jet.
Firefighters then looked for hotspots using a thermal imaging camera.
They also used a large fan to clear smoke from the building.
Firefighters were in attendance for around an hour and 45 minutes.
The fire is believed to have been started deliberately.
Anyone with any information about the fire should call Cheshire Constabulary on 101, quoting IML 759524, give the details via www.cheshire.police.uk/ro/report or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
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