THIS dramatic picture shows the moment a wheelie burst into flames at a bus stop.

Vandals torched the refuse container at 5.45am this morning, Friday.

Firefighters were called to Longbridge and believe the fire was caused by deliberate ignition.

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Knutsford Guardian: Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus tackle the burning wheelie binFirefighters wearing breathing apparatus tackle the burning wheelie bin (Image: Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service)

Crews wearing breathing apparatus put out the fire using a hose reel jet.

Anyone with information should call Cheshire Police on 101 quoting IML 1501955.

Knutsford Guardian: The torched remains of a wheelie bin fire at a bus stop on LongridgeThe torched remains of a wheelie bin fire at a bus stop on Longridge (Image: Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service)