Firefighters were called out after a blaze broke out in a shipping container and van in Aintree.
Three fire engines from Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service rushed to Heysham Road at around 12.48pm today, July 2, following reports of the blaze, which spread to nearby warehouses and was seen for miles around.
Smoke could be seen billowing over nearby Warbreck Moor at around 12.50pm as crews headed to the scene, arriving at 12.55pm.
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A Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service spokesman said: "On arrival crews found a shipping container and van fully involved in fire which had spread to nearby factory units. Crews immediately began fighting the fire using two hose reel jets and one main branch hose.
"Four firefighters wearing breathing apparatus continued fighting the fire externally using two high power hose reel jets alongside one main jet.
"The fire is now extinguished and firefighters wearing breathing apparatus are continuing to dampen down the scene."
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