A family were startled awake by the sound of a fire ripping through their home in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
Firefighters were called to the blaze on Swallow Crescent in Maghull, shortly before 6am on April 14.
When crews arrived the family had managed to escape and were standing in the street outside.
Two fire engines attended and firefighters wearing breathing apparatus used a hose reel jet to extinguish the flames.
They remained at the scene for over two hours, leaving at 8.37am.
Photos taken today show the aftermath of the fire and the smoke damage caused to the house.
Front windows have been boarded up and the front door is covered in black soot.
Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service said the fire is believed to have been started accidentally.
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A spokesperson from the fire service said: "Firefighters were called to a house fire on Swallow Crescent, Maghull, on Wednesday 14th April.
"Crews were alerted at 5.53am and on scene at 6.02am. Two fire engines attended.
"The occupants of the property were outside when crews arrived.
"Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus used a hose reel jet to extinguish the fire. It is believed the fire started accidentally.
"Firefighters left the scene at 8.37am."
