Flames and smoke seen from across River Mersey
Flames and smoke were seen from across the River Mersey.
Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service[1] were called to Woodside Ferry Terminal in Birkenhead[2], Wirral[3], just before 8pm on Wednesday, July 5, following reports of a blaze. Once two fire engines arrived at the scene seven minutes later they found a number of wooden huts well alight.
Two firefighters were equipped with breathing apparatus and fought the flames with two hose reel jets. The flames are now under control with firefighters dampening down.
The ECHO[4] understands nobody was injured in the blaze and emergency services will be leaving the area shortly. Video footage that was recorded on a mobile phone and sent to The ECHO[5] shows flames and smoke could be seen from across the River Mersey from the Albert Dock.
Blue lights can also be seen flashing as emergency services attend to the blaze.
A spokesperson from Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service said: "Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service is currently in attendance at an incident at Woodside Ferry Terminal, Birkenhead. Crews were alerted at 7.59pm and on scene at 8.06pm.
"Two fire engines are on scene. On arrival, firefighters found wooden huts well alight.
"Two firefighters in breathing apparatus (BA) were committed and used two hose reel jets. Crews are now dampening down."
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References
- ^ Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service (www.liverpoolecho.co.uk)
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