The front door of a house went up in flames during a suspected arson attack in Tameside.
Emergency services scrambled to Byron Avenue, in Droylsden, just before 12.35am this morning following reports the front door of a house was on fire.
Firefighters extinguished the blaze, but the door and porch were left badly damaged.
A spokesman for Greater Manchester Police said there have been no reports of any injuries.
It is understood an accelerant was used to start the fire and an investigation is now underway into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
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Neighbours in the area said they were woken up by the sound of a loud bang just after 12.30am.
Witnesses reported seeing a large number of fire service engines as well as police cars.
A statement from GMP said: "Shortly before 12.35am on Monday, June 10, 2019, police were called to Byron Avenue to reports that the front door of a house was on fire.
"The fire was extinguished by the fire service but has caused significant damage to the door and porch.
"An investigation has been launched into the circumstances surrounding the incident."
A spokeswoman for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said: "We were called at 12.38am this morning.
"Three fire engines from Philips Park, Gorton and Ashton attended a domestic building fire involving the front door of a property on Byron Avenue, Droylsden.
"Firefighters wearing one breathing apparatus used a hose reel and a fan to extinguish the fire.
"Crews were on the scene for an hour and a half."
Anyone with further information or any witnesses can contact GMP on 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, 0800 555 111.
