A HOUSE caught fire in Widnes.

Firefighters discovered a well-developed fire on Shelton Close at around 3pm on Sunday.

Crews wearing breathing apparatus used two hose reel jets to put out the flames.

A high pressure fan was used to clear the smoke.

Crews were at the scene for just under two hours.

Refuse was torched on Rowan Close, Runcorn shortly before 6.30pm yesterday.

Firefighters used a hose reel jet to put out the blaze.

Anyone with information should call Cheshire Police on 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

Crews were called to a house on Wheatlands in Halton Brook, Runcorn at around 10.30pm on Saturday to put out a bonfire in the front garden.