Dramatic footage shows a fire breaking out on the docks

Firefighters are still working to destroy a 10,000-tonne pile of waste which caused a large fire in Kirkdale.

Thick smoke was seen in parts of Liverpool last night, Thursday 4th July, as Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service tackled a fire at Canada Dock.

Two fire engines attended the scene just before 10.30pm to deal with the incident as people were urged to avoid the area.

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Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service confirmed that crews continued to dig up the waste overnight. Photos shared with the ECHO show the fire on the Wirral side of the river in the early hours of this morning.

Now, three ground monitors are still in use, while numerous grippers and a dump truck continue to break up the waste pile.

In an update published online, the service added: “Two tugs are being used to wet the debris and a high volume pumper from Cheshire Fire & Rescue Service is in attendance.

“The incident is ongoing and there is still a large amount of smoke in the area. Please continue to avoid the area and keep all doors and windows closed. People with an existing medical condition should keep their medication close and if adverse effects occur, call NHS 111 for advice.”

Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service are also at the incident supporting their colleagues. A spokesman told the ECHO: “As of 8.26am the high volume pumper from Cheshire Fire and Rescue is likely to remain at the incident for 24 hours.

“Our crew at Powey Lane Fire Station are changing staff to support the incident.”

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