FIVE people fled from a burning building after a fire broke out at a Chinese restaurant in Worsley.

Flames were seen billowing from the roof of Tung Fong in Worsley Road - a converted Grade II listed property.

Fire crews from Farnworth, Agecroft, Whitefield and Stretford were called to the incident shortly before 4pm today.

Fire and smoke were seen issuing from the roof of the premises.

A spokesman for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said: "Five people had evacuated from the building prior to our arrival.

"The fire involved the roof space inside the single-storey property. The timbers of the roof were severely charred."

Crews used a hose real and breathing apparatus to put the fire out.

Police and ambulance crews also attended. No one is believed to have been injured.

Residents have taken to social media following the fire, with one posting: "Hope this lovely building and tbe people inside are okay."

Another wrote: "The fire service have left and it doesn't seem too bad, some roof timbers charred. Thank goodness for that."