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Liverpool Echo
Liverpool Echo
National
Dan Haygarth

Firefighters tackle blaze in Liverpool flat

Firefighters tackled a blaze at a flat in Everton on Sunday (March 6).

Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service was called to reports of a fire at a first floor flat on Albion Street in Everton at 11:52am.

Three fire engines arrived at the scene at 11:58. Four firefighters wearing breathing apparatus went into the building to put out the fire and to conduct a search of the property.

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Two high-pressure hoses were used and the fire was extinguished by 12.10pm.

North West Ambulance Service and Merseyside Police also attended the scene, with a number of police vehicles present.

Merseyside Fire and Rescue, Merseyside Police and North West Ambulance Service attended the scene (Liverpool ECHO)

The occupier of the flat was treated for smoke inhalation before a paramedic continued treatment.

Merseyside Police and North West Ambulance Service have been contacted for comment.

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