Fire crews worked in “the most arduous conditions” to tackle “multiple” blazes during last week’s heatwave.
As the region was baking in record breaking heat and sunshine last week, officers from Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service were deployed across the area in a bid to stave off some of the extensive wildfires seen across the UK. Liverpool experienced its hottest day on record last Monday, coming it at 36C, with Phil Garrigan, chief fire officer, confirming officers were needed to extinguish flames as a result.
Chief Garrigan added that not only were officers needed on Merseyside, the service’s expertise was required to assist other regions. He said: “Crews across Merseyside worked very effectively in the most arduous conditions and despite multiple outbreaks of fire across Merseyside, we were able to avoid some of the extensive wildfires we have seen elsewhere in the country.
