The Latest Breaking News from Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service

Firefighters tackle huge blaze at former school for over 12 hours

Flames reached metres in the air

Liverpool Echo · Jul 2, 2022

People 'seen running' from derelict school moments before devastating fire

Dozens of firefighters were called to the scene as the four-storey building completely went up in flames

Liverpool Echo · Jul 2, 2022

Road closed as firefighters tackle huge fire at derelict school

People were asked to close their windows and doors

Liverpool Echo · Jul 1, 2022

Fire crews tackle warehouse blaze as thick smoke fills air

Residents have been told to keep their windows and doors closed until the fire is put out

Liverpool Echo · Jun 26, 2022

Fire engines called out as street is temporarily closed

Fire crews tackled the fire after gaining access with ladders

Liverpool Echo · Jun 26, 2022

Mum heard kids shouting moments before 'whole house' went up in flames

Neighbours were forced to evacuate as black smoke billowed from the house

Liverpool Echo · Jun 21, 2022

Black smoke billows over Wirral after fire at fly-tipping hotspot

Both Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service and Merseyside Police attended the fire

Liverpool Echo · Jun 16, 2022

Merseyside firefighter numbers fall according to Home Office figures

Fire and Rescue Service says it is one of the highest-performing in the country

Liverpool Echo · Jun 16, 2022

Police close major road and scramble helicopter after reports of man on roof

Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service also attended to carry out a search of the surrounding area

Liverpool Echo · Jun 14, 2022

Road closed by emergency services after large tree falls

The fire service worked to saw the tree into smaller parts so it could be removed from the road

Liverpool Echo · Jun 11, 2022