A derelict building was engulfed by flames and smoke just next door to a family home.
Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service confirmed fire crews were called to Alexandra Drive in Aigburth at 10.23pm yesterday (Friday, January 6). Two fire engines arrived five minutes later with crews being met with an empty three-storey detached house on fire.
Another two fire engines rushed to the scene and provided breathing equipment. Crews worked for a number of hours to put out the blaze, standing down around 2.30am on Saturday, January 7. Firefighters returned periodically to monitor temperatures, with a small quantity of plaster found to be smouldering this morning.
