FIREFIGHTERS were called out in the early hours following reports of several wheelie bins being well alight on a road in Elton.

Crews attended Mimosa Close at 3.29am today (April 7) but found that the fires were already out.

One fire engine from Powey Lane was sent to the scene.

Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service said: "Firefighters were called following reports of several wheelie bins well alight on Mimosa Close. The fire was out on arrival and the crew damped down the area."