Emergency services are checking for people inside a flat and shop after it burst into flames.
Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service were called to Breck Road, near the junction of Belmont Road, following reports of a blaze at 8.20pm on Monday, April 24. Once crews arrived at the scene three minutes later they found a three storey building, which includes two flats and a shop, involved in fire.
Six fire engines and an aerial appliance are at the scene along with the North West Ambulance Service, and Merseyside Police. Firefighters had to force entry into the building and are now checking the ground floor for fire spread and people inside.
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Four firefighters are using hoses inside the building to fight the flames. Road closures are in place along Breck Road and Belmont Road while emergency services deal with the incident.
Videos from the scene show smoke billowing from the roof of the building as emergency services congregate inside the cordon.
A spokesperson from Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service said: "Fire crews have been called to a flat fire on Breck Road, Anfield, Liverpool this evening. Crews were alerted at 8.20pm and on scene at 8.23pm.
"Six fire engines and an aerial appliance are in attendance. Crews arrived to find a 3 storey property with a shop on the ground floor and flats on the first and second floors involved in fire.
"The incident has been divided into sectors. Fire crews have forced entry to the building and are checking the ground floor for fire spread and occupants.
"Four firefighters wearing breathing apparatus are fighting the fire with hose reel jets. North West Ambulance and Merseyside Police are in attendance.
"Road closures are in place. Please avoid the area. Local businesses and residents should keep doors and windows closed.
"If you have an existing medical condition, keep medicines near. If any ill effects are experienced dial NHS 111 for advice. The incident is ongoing."
People in the area are reporting disruption on the roads surrounding the incident.
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