FIREFIGHTERS rushed to Heaton after a car burst into flames.

Crews from Bolton Central Fire Station are currently tackling the blaze in Easedale Road, which was reported at just before 3.30pm.

A spokesman from Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said nobody had been injured and the car's batteries had been removed to make the area safe.

Police were also called to the incident at about 3.40pm.

The cause of the fire has not yet been identified.