A fire tore down a number of houses with a terrace, and the roofs were severely damaged.
Fire crews from the Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service were called in the early hours of Sunday on Great Mersey Street in Kirkdale. When firefighters arrived on the scene, they found that the roof of the house with a medium terrace was “well lit”.
The fire affected both houses on both sides of the property. Six fire engines were sent to the scene and photos taken by an ECHO reader show firefighters fighting the fire using an air ladder.
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When ECHO was present at the scene shortly after 8 a.m. Sunday, firefighters and Merseyside police were still there. Two cordons were set up, one on St. Alphonse Street and one on top of Great Mercy Street next to where it meets Stanley Road.
Detectives were also at the scene, and firefighters used a drone to assess the damage. The roofs of two of the terraces looked badly damaged and firefighters are working to secure the scene.
Damage to homes on Great Mersey Street in Kirkdale after fire (Image: Liverpool Echo)
A neighbor told ECHO that the houses were built only about two or three years ago and are also in the process of being built.
A man who lives nearby described his shock when he saw the scene this morning and said, “Oh my God, fire. The fire is terrible. ” A spokesman for the Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service confirmed that all residents involved had been evacuated, were safe and accountable.
People living nearby were told to keep their windows and doors closed. People with pre-existing medical conditions should keep medicines nearby, and if any adverse effects occur, dial NHS 111.
A spokesman for the Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service said this morning: “Fire crews were called in a fire involving several houses this morning on Great Mersey Street, Kirkdale L5. The teams were warned at 4.18 am and on the spot at 4.23 am. Six fires present engines and air conditioning.
“The crews arrived to find that the roof of a property with a middle terrace was on fire and began to deal with the fire with hose reel nozzles. The fire affected property on both sides and residents were evacuated.
“Firefighters entered the property, which was the source of the fire with breathing apparatus, and the antenna was placed to extinguish the fire from above. The fire was extinguished in the back of the building with a hose reel and a main branch hose.
“The fire has spread to many properties on the terrace, with firefighters removing the tiles to reach the fire. All residents involved have been evacuated and all are safe and accountable.
“Residents nearby have to keep the doors and windows closed. Those with pre-existing health should keep medications nearby and if any adverse effects occur, dial NHS 111.
“Merseyside police are also on the scene. The incident continues.”
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