FIREFIGHTERS were called out to Timperley to tackle a blaze involving burning tyres.

The incident happened at the MOT Centre on Ridgeway Road at around 9.30pm yesterday, January 21.

The fire involved tyres in the outbuilding. There was also damage to the structure of the garage. Rescue services used a jet, hose reel and breathing apparatus in the blaze.

It is believed that the fire was deliberately started.