Location: Thatto Heath
Fire crews have been called to a fire involving two houses on Elmfield Close, Thatto Heath this evening.
Crews were alerted at 4.50pm and on scene eight minutes later, with four fire engines in attendance. An aerial appliance has also been requested and is en route.
Fire crews arrived to find two mid-terraced brick built properties with the ground and first floor involved in fire. three teams of two firefighters, six in total, wearing breathing apparatus have been committed to fight the fire with hose reel jets.
It is believed that residents have left the buildings safely but this is yet to be confirmed.
The fire on the ground and first floor of the properties has been brought under control, however there is still a fire in the roof space to be extinguished.
North West Ambulance Service are in attendance and Merseyside Police have been requested.
The incident is ongoing, please avoid the area.
Residents who have existing medical conditions should keep treatment close and if any ill effects are experienced, dial NHS 111.
Incident Update: 5.45pm
An aerial appliance is now in attendance and a multi-agency meeting has taken place, Merseyside Police are now also on scene.