Police are investigating a potential arson attack after one car was set on fire and another found damaged.
Emergency services were called to Windermere Road in Middleton at around 3.45pm on Thursday.
Firefighters found a BMW ablaze and spent 45 minutes putting the fire out.
An image shared with the Manchester Evening News shows that the car was already badly dented before it was set alight.
Police were also called to the scene and began carrying out inquiries.
A Mini Cooper was also found to be damaged.
A spokesperson confirmed officers are investigating whether the blaze was started deliberately.
A GMP spokesperson said: "At about 3.45pm on 1 July 2021, officers were called to reports of a car - a BMW - on fire at Windermere Road, Middleton.
"GMFRS also attended and a second vehicle - a Mini Cooper - was also damaged.
"It is believed the fire may have been started deliberately and enquiries are ongoing."
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said: “Just before 3.45pm this afternoon (Thursday 1 July), one fire engine from Heywood fire station was called to reports of a vehicle fire on Windermere Road, Middleton."
"The crew arrived quickly and firefighters used one breathing apparatus, two hose reels and breaking-in gear to extinguish the flames and make the scene safe.
"Firefighters were in attendance for around three quarters of an hour.”
