Crews responded to four fires on Saturday evening as follows.
Building fire, Desoto Road, 5.08pm Four fire engines put out a blaze which originated from a cooking oil cylinder using two hose reels.
Garden fire, Lanark Gardens, 7.01pm One fire engine put out the flames using a hose reel jet.
Wheelie bin fire, Earle Road, 7.03pm Two wheelie bins had been set alight which were extinguished by a crew from one fire engine.
Garden fire, Francis Close, 9.39pm Crews from Widnes and Runcorn, involving three fire engines, put out the fire and used thermal imaging technology to check for hot spots .
Building and area checks made around town throughout the day.
Friday, Dec. 11
10:49Â p.m.: Disturbance reported on Western Avenue. Area checked.
9:36 p.m.: Rescue Squad responded to Winthrop Street on a call for medical aid for a person having difficulty breathing. The person refused ambulance transport to a hospital.
Traffic stops were conducted for various infractions on Western Avenue at 8:24 a.m., Southern Avenue and DeSoto Road at 11:02 a.m., Main Street at 1:35 p.m., and Eastern Avenue at Gloucester line at 2:24 p.m. All drivers received verbal warnings.
Citizens assisted on Martin Street at 7:32 and 9:48 a.m., and 12:15 and 3:15 p.m.