FIREFIGHTERS dealt with a large greenhouse fire at a plant nursery on Leasowe Road.

Crews were alerted at 12.42pm yesterday and on scene at 12.50pm. Four engines were in attendance.

On arrival, crews found a large quantity of garden materials and a single-storey greenhouse building well alight.

The Eastbound carriageway of Leasowe Road was closed to allow the fire service access to a hydrant.

Crews left the scene at around 3.10pm.