RESIDENTS were evacuated after gas canisters at a garage caught fire.

Police and fire engines dealt with the fire which happened at Kwik Fit on Morgan Place in Guisborough, at around 11.25am on Monday.

A 200m cordon was put in place while the emergency services dealt with the fire.

There were no reports of any injuries.

A spokesperson for the force said: "The fire has been extinguished and officers are currently directing residents who had been evacuated back to their homes.

"We would like to thank everyone for their help and co-operation as the incident comes to a conclusion."