FIREFIGHTERS were called out earlier this morning (Monday, February 3) to deal with a fire that broke out in a workshop at the back of a house.

Crews attended the property on Pine Avenue in Newton at around 9.45am.

The garden workshop containing a number of tools was severely damaged in the blaze which is believed to have been accidental.

There are no reports of any injuries.

Firefighters left after around 45 minutes.