Mechanical fault believed to have caused fire

A mechanical fault is believed to have caused a road sweeper to catch fire in a park in Derbyshire.

A fire crew was called to Alfreton Welfare Recreation Ground at 07:41 BST on Wednesday, a spokesperson for Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service said.

Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus used a hose reel jet to extinguish the blaze and damp down the area, before leaving the scene at 08:22.

Amber Valley Borough Council said all members of staff involved were unhurt, while the affected area of the park was cleaned and reopened later on Wednesday.

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