FIREFIGHTERS were called to put out a blaze at a shed to the back of a property and on nearby grassland.

Crews attended the scene on Gartons Lane shortly after 3pm on Sunday, March 22.

Three fire engines were called to the incident.

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Meanwhile, grassland in the area was also ablaze with crews using fire beaters to put out the flames.

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Crews at the scene

A Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service spokesman said: "Crews were alerted at 3.08pm and on scene at 3.17pm.

"Three fire engines were in attendance and the fire involved a shed at the rear of a property on Gartons Lane.

"The fire was put out with a high pressure hose reel.

"At the same time, some grassland in the vicinity was also ablaze and was put out by crews using fire beaters. The fires were extinguished by 3.38pm."