EMERGENCY services were called after two cars were on fire on Sunday night, October 2.

Residents reported seeing fire crews and police in attendance in the area of Birchley Road in Billinge, at around 11pm.  

Two vehicles were ablaze at the scene and firefighters had to extinguish the flames.

Police are now understood to be investigating the fire.

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A Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service spokeswoman said: "We were called at 11.03pm to reports of a vehicle fire on Birchley Road, Billinge.

"Two fire engines were sent to the scene.

"On arrival crews found two vehicles involved in fire."

St Helens Star: Emergency services attended on Sunday night Pic: Mark KellmanEmergency services attended on Sunday night Pic: Mark Kellman (Image: Facebook)

She added: "Firefighters extinguished the fire and left the scene at 12.42am.

"The incident has been handed over to Merseyside Police."

A road closure was in place while emergency services dealt with the incident.

The Star has contacted Merseyside Police for comment.