People are being told to close their windows as a blaze rips through a scrapyard.
Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service received a 999 call at 7.13pm on Friday, October 7, following reports of a blaze on Crowland Close, Southport. Four fire engines arrived at the scene six minutes later and found a 20x30 square metre section of the yard alight.
Firefighters are using two hose reel jets and two main branch hoses as they attempt to fight the flames. Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service have said the incident is ongoing.