Black smoke was seen billowing over homes near a city park this morning.

Firefighters tackled a blaze which started at a garden shed and outdoor oil tank in George Borrow Road in Norwich today.

Four fire engines attended the scene after being called at 8.30am and used hose reel jets and hand appliances to extinguish the fire.

Police had blocked off the road at either side, but it is now open again.

One witness reported: "There is a lot of black smoke coming around the back of Eaton Park."

Norwich Evening News: Four fire engines are on the scene Four fire engines are on the scene (Image: Emily Goodwin)A spokeswoman from Norfolk Fire & Rescue said: "It’s a fire in the garden of a domestic house in George Borrow Road."

It is understood the building in the garden was used as an eyelash technician and beauty studio. 

Firefighters successfully put out the fire by 9.15am.

A man who suffered smoke inhalation and burns was taken via ambulance to the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital for further care.

Additional reporting by Emily Goodwin.