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A firefighter from Chester who died in the Blitz of 1940 has been commemorated with a special plaque in the city.

Volunteer Cyril Dutton was off duty when the city was attacked in an air raid. He was fighting a fire on Foregate Street while the bombs were still raining down, when he was injured by falling masonry and died in hospital.

Now, as part of the "Red Plaque Project" run by the Fire Brigades Union, his heroism has been acknowledged with a permanent marker.

Photo: Dom Salter.