A PAIR of burning wheelie bins in Blackburn had to be put out by firefighters.

Two crews from Blackburn arrived at Sunnybank Road at 8.25pm to find the bins on fire against the back of a house.

Rob Birtwistle, Blackburn watch manager, said the fire was quickly put out and the flames had not entered the building.

He said: "After investigations into the cause, ashes from a fire pit from the previous night had been put into bin and reignited after several house.

"If placing ashes in a bin always ensure they are out by pouring water on the fire.

"Remember that these can ignite after several hours even if they look out."