A TOASTER caught fire at a house fire in Runcorn.

Crews were called to a kitchen fire involving a toaster on Bankes Lane in Weston shortly after 6pm last night.

The fire was out on arrival but the property was heavily smoke logged so crews used a large fan to clear all of the smoke.

Crews were in attendance for 30 minutes.

Firefighters also dealt with a deliberate vehicle fire on Stewards Avenue in Widnes just before 1.30am this morning.

The fire was out on arrival but crews used one hose reel jet to cool the engine compartment of the vehicle.

The fire is currently being treated as suspicious.

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