Merseyside Fire service at a scene on Albert Road in Southport. November 16, 2024(Image: Liverpool ECHO)

Pictures show scale of huge fire at derelict health centre

by · Liverpool Echo

The blaze resulted in a "significant" amount of smoke

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Residents living close to the scene of a huge blaze were told to close all windows and doors and avoid the area as firefighters tackled a fire at a derelict building. The ECHO were live at the scene earlier today, November 16, at the corner of Albert Road and Park Road West in Southport after emergency services were called to a fire at a former health centre during the early hours of the morning.

Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service arrived on the scene at 2.46 a.m. to find the four-story building, measuring approximately 20 by 30 meters, with its upper floor and roof engulfed in flames. Four fire engines and two aerial appliances were in use.

A spokesperson for Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service said: "The incident has been divided into sectors, with firefighters tackling the fire from the ground using main branch hoses and from above with aerial appliances. Merseyside Police are also on-site, and both Albert Road and Park Road West have been closed.”

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Authorities urged people to avoid the area due to heavy smoke. Nearby residents and businesses were advised to keep doors and windows shut.

Below are a number of images captured at the scene earlier today that show the extent of the damage. We will continue to provide updates on this developing story.

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  1. Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service at the scene on Albert Road in Southport
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  2. They arrived on the scene at 2.46am on November 16
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  3. These images show the extent of the damage
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  4. The fire took place at a former health centre
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  1. Services at the scene
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  2. Firefighters tackling the fire at a derelict building
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  3. We will continue to provide updates on this developing story
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  1. The scene on Albert Road in Southport
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  2. Four fire engines and two aerial appliances were in use
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  3. You can find out more on the ECHO website
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