Firefighters from Lancashire and Greater Manchester called to Chorley garage fire

Firefighters from Lancashire and Greater Manchester were called at 8.45pm to George Street Motor Repairs Ltd on George Street.

They used used jets and a stinger, a fire engine with a water tower and pressurised hose, to extinguish the fire.

Cylinders were found by firefighters in the garage and as a result the electricity and gas were isolated to the property.

This meant that local residents were also affected by a loss of power.

The fire is now under investigation.