The Latest Breaking News from Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service

Parents cling to screaming kids 20ft in air as rollercoaster breaks down mid-ride

"People were just stood watching in shock."

Manchester Evening News · Aug 28, 2022

Girl rushed to hospital after 19 passengers trapped on rollercoaster

The child was one of 19 people that became trapped on the rollercoaster as it broke down mid-ride

Manchester Evening News · Aug 28, 2022

Child rushed to hospital after 19 stuck on Southport Pleasureland rollercoaster

The child was found unconscious but still breathing and was treated at the scene where 19 people were cherry-picked from the broken ride at the Liverpool theme park

Daily Mirror · Aug 27, 2022

Primary school kids started fire that almost ended in 'tragedy'

The headteacher said it was "very close to ending in an unimaginable tragedy"

Liverpool Echo · Aug 9, 2022

Mum's house 'shook' as gas leak causes wall to go up in flames

A number of houses had to be evacuated after a gas leak this morning

Liverpool Echo · Aug 2, 2022

Fire service fear at least 50% increase to bill after council energy error

Around £1.5m could be added to fire service's annual costs

Liverpool Echo · Jul 29, 2022

Fire crews battled 'arduous' conditions to tackle heatwave blazes

Firefighters battled 36C heat last week

Liverpool Echo · Jul 28, 2022

Burned toast and lockdowns increased fire service calls last year

A report detailed where Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service was needed

Liverpool Echo · Jul 27, 2022

Fire crews tackle house blaze close to town centre

Police and fire crews both attended the scene

Liverpool Echo · Jul 26, 2022

Merseyside households warned of simple check that could save lives

The fire service says just having one working smoke alarm is not enough

Liverpool Echo · Jul 23, 2022