Location: Spencers Lane, Melling
Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service is in attendance at an incident on Spencers Lane, Melling.
Crews were alerted at 2.59pm and on scene seven minutes later. Six fire engines and an MFRS offroad vehicle are in attendance.
On arrival, firefighters liaised with a farmer who was using a tractor to assist in creating a fire break. Currently, crews are firefighting in the wooded area.
The incident has been sectorised and Merseyside Police has been requested to assist with traffic control.
The incident is ongoing, please avoid the area. Residents nearby should keep doors and windows closed. Anyone with existing health conditions should keep medicines close and if any ill effects are experienced, dial NHS 111 for advice.