FIREFIGHTERS were called out a wheelie bin fire after hot coals from a barbecue were discarded.

A fire crew responded to the blaze at an address in Chester Road, Chester shortly before 3.10pm yesterday (Saturday, May 30).

Firefighters used a hose reel jet to put out the fire and then used a thermal imaging camera to check the temperature.

For information on barbecuing safely visit online at: https://www.cheshirefire.gov.uk/public-safety/outdoor-safety/video-barbecue-fire-safety.

* Firefighters were also called out to a wheelie bin fire in McFarlane Close, Chester in the early hours of Saturday morning.

A fire crew responded to the fire shortly after 4.30am.

Firefighters used a hose reel to put out the fire.