A FIRE swept through a scrap business destroying more than 20 vans.

Fifteen firefighters tackled a blaze at A1 Van Breakers in Tile Street, Bury for more than four hours this morning.

Firefighters were called at around 11.45pm on Thursday.

Twenty-five vans for scrapping and a mechanical digger were among the vehicles damaged.

Two fire engines from Bury and one from Whitefield Fire Station remained at the scene until after 4am.