Police are investigating a house fire which they are treating as "deliberate".
At around 11.50am on Wednesday, June 20, Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service (MFRS) and Merseyside Police were called to Delamore Street in Kirkdale to reports of a house fire, which caused significant damage but no injuries. Four fire engines rushed to the scene and found a two-storey mid terrace with both ground and first floor on fire.
When the ECHO attended the scene, firefighters were using an aerial to access the roof and used hammer to remove tiles "to expose and attack the fire in the roof space." Smoke was also seen pouring from the roof and drones were also used to assess the damage.
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People living nearby were told to keep doors and windows closed and if people had a pre-existing medical condition, were told to keep medicines close. Delamore Street was closed both directions.
A spokesperson for Merseyside Police said an investigation has started alongside MFRS, and the incident is being treated as deliberate. CCTV, forensic and witness enquiries are ongoing and anyone with information is urged to contact detectives.
Detective Inspector Gavin Mulcahy said: “Thankfully nobody was injured as a result of what this dangerous and deliberate act. Significant damage was however caused, bringing with it the risk to the lives of those who live nearby.
"Arson can have a devastating impact on communities and we’re determined to find those responsible and put them before the courts. If you live locally or were passing by, please check your dashcam and CCTV in case those involved were captured.
"If you saw anyone acting suspiciously or making off at speed from the area around 11.45am yesterday, come forward too. Your information could be vital.”
Anyone in the area with information, CCTV or dashcam can contact us on Twitter @MerPolCC or Facebook ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’ with reference 22000457648.
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