FIREFIGHTERS were called out to a suspected deliberate fire in Ellesmere Port.

One fire crew attended the blaze out in the open off Bitterling Street shortly after 3.10pm yesterday (Friday, July 23).

On arrival firefighters found a small amount of rubbish well alight.

One hose reel jet was used to extinguish the flames.

It is believed that the fire had been started deliberately.

Anyone with information is asked to call Cheshire Police on 101 quoting IML 1044496.