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An upmarket hotel and spa had to be evacuated after a fire started in the cellar.

The blaze at the Grosvenor Pulford Hotel and Spa near Rossett in Wrexham was discovered by general manager Mike Brackney at around 8.20am today.

He raised the alarm and potentially prevented greater damage, said a spokesman for the hotel.

One appliance from North Wales Fire and Rescue Service joined three from neighbouring Cheshire to tackle the fire. Police and ambulance services were in attendance but no injuries were reported. Smoke from the blaze even caused traffic problems on surrounding roads for a short while.

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A spokesman for the fire service said "equipment" in the cellar of the exclusive venue had caught fire.

Firefighters were on the scene for around an hour and a half using breathing apparatus and a hose reel to contain the incident.

The hotel thanked emergency services for their quick response and said it would be "working to investigate the circumstances of the incident in detail to understand the causes and ensure they aren’t repeated in the future".

The hotel's spokesman added: "The fire service was called at around 8:20am this morning following an isolated equipment fire in our cellar. Emergency services were quickly on hand to contain the incident.

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"Our emergency procedures and evacuation plan were activated immediately and were implemented to ensure the safety of our guests and staff alike.

"The fire could have been more serious but for the quick thinking of our general manager Mike Brackney, who raised the alarm.

"We’d like to pass our sincere gratitude to the emergency services for their prompt response, and of course our guests for their patience and understanding."

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Cheshire Fire Service said firefighters isolated the electrics at the scene and everyone at the hotel was accounted for.

Officers stayed at the venue to make sure there were no risks from gas canisters or other hazards before declaring the area safe.