Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service are currently in attendance at a boat fire at Canada Dock, Kirkdale

Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service are currently in attendance at a boat fire at Canada Dock, Kirkdale, Liverpool. Crews were alerted a little before 10 to 8 and 3 fire engines along with the search and rescue team were on scene soon after. This is one boat containing scrap on fire. The incident has been sectorised and crews are establishing open water supplies while liaising with ship representatives. The ship’s crew are setting up CO2 suppressant to contain the fire. A further two fire engines have been requested for additional personnel. This is an ongoing incident, please avoid the area.

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