Firefighters called to woodland in Chester (Image: Fire service)
A FIRE crew was called to an area of woodland yesterday (Sunday, June 9) after a smouldering tree was discovered.
Firefighters arrived at the scene near Duke’s Drive, Handbridge at around 11.15am.
The crew damped down the hollowed-out tree before using an axe to expose and cut away affected bark.
Hazard tape was erected around the tree.
Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service say both the police and the council have been notified of the incident.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here