People told to avoid part of Liverpool due to fire

People are being told to avoid a part of Liverpool due to an ongoing fire.

Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service were called to a fire at a vacant building in Chancellor Court just before 7am. Four fire engines are currently at the scene.

A spokesperson for Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service said: "Fire crews have been called to a fire in a vacant buiding in Chancellor Court, off Crown Street to the side of Falkner Street, Liverpool 8 this morning.

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"Crews were alerted at 6.46am and on scene at 6.53am, with four fire engines and an aerial appliance in attendance.

"Crews arrived to find a large detached brick built traditional building with a single storey annexe. Two firefighters wearing breathing apparatus have entered the annexe and located a fire which they are fighting with hose reel jets.

"Motorists and pedestrians should avoid the area if possible. The incident is ongoing."

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