FIREFIGHTERS battled a blaze close to a furniture shop in Flintshire. 

The incident occurred behind the Coast Road Furniture in Connah's Quay on Sunday evening. 

North Wales Fire and Rescue Service said one crew from Deeside was sent to the scene shortly after 7pm. The fire was out by 8.30pm. 

A spokesperson said the cause of the fire is under investigation. There are no details on how much damage was caused. 

Large plumes of thick black smoke were seen billowing from the scene of the blaze - which involved a container to the rear of the store.