AN unattended bonfire spread to a fence in Runcorn.

Fire crews were called to the incident on Newlyn Close in Brookvale at around 3.10pm this afternoon, Monday.

Firefighters attended and found a bonfire to the rear of a home had been left unattended.

It had spread to a fence.

The crew used their water backpacks and bowsers to dampen down the flames.

One fire engine from Runcorn attended.