A road was closed after a fire crews rushed to the scene of a blaze on a block of flats.
Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service confirmed crews were called at 4.05pm following reports of an incident on Argyle Street in Birkenhead. Four fire engines were on scene at 4.08pm.
A spokesperson for the service said on arrival, crews were met with a kitchen fire within one of the flats of a three storey building, approximately 50cm x 15m.
