A community rallied to support one another after a large blaze destroyed a home in Huyton.
Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service rushed to Shellingford Road on Tuesday morning following reports of a house fire at around 8.20am. Five fire crews arrived at the scene eight minutes later and an aerial appliance as well as officers from Merseyside Police.
It was a heart-breaking morning for the community as residents were urged to evacuate their homes while emergency services dealt with the incident. Neighbours were urged to keep their doors and windows closed and keep medicines for existing conditions nearby.