A cordon set up in the centre of Ramsbottom following a fire at an MOT centre on Bridge Street has been lifted.

All roads affected were re-opened at around 8pm last night.

Homes and businesses had to be evacuated following the blaze on Monday.

Firefighters were called to the Bridge Street garage at 6.50pm.

The blaze was quickly extinguished but a 200m cordon had to be set up in the area when officers were made aware of acetylene cylinders on the premises.