‘Deliberate fires can cost lives’- that was the message from the team at Milnthorpe fire station after firefighters were called to a recycling bin fire in the village.

The team was alerted last night to the blaze, and according to the station, youths were seen running from the area.

A spokesman from the fire station has urged people to think about their actions, as such incidents could divert fire crews from more serious incidents.

“Think about your actions, we may be needed elsewhere,” they said.

“Last night we were mobilised to a small fire in the open involving a commercial recycling bin.

“Youths were seen running from the area.”