DRAMATIC scenes saw a car burst into flames outside a Carrbrook store.
Fire fighters remained at the scene until the blaze was extinguished in the car park of Raja Bros on Huddersfield Road.
It is thought the vehicle was innocently parked on the forecourt before being engulfed at about 4.45pm today (Thursday, January 5).
Traffic was able to get past the area and around the fire engine, which parked on the carriageway.
The situation was brought under control, with little if any damage caused to the store.
The shop closed immediately and staff are thought to have made sure the car owner is OK.
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said: “Just before 5pm on Thursday 5 January, fire crews were called to reports of a vehicle fire on Huddersfield Road, Stalybridge.
“One fire engine from Mossley quickly attended the incident. Firefighters in breathing apparatus used a hose reel to extinguish the fire and helped make the area safe.
“GMFRS crews were in attendance for about 45 minutes.”