A huge fire broke out at a Wirral scrapyard this afternoon causing damage to a number of cars.
Six fire engines rushed to the scene today at the junction of Ebeneezer Street and Russel Road, Rock Ferry, Wirral.
Crews remain at the scene as well as officers from Merseyside police who have put a cordon around the area.
When arriving at the scene, at around 3.16pm, crews found a number of cars had also caught fire.
Residents and businesses have been advised to keep their windows and doors closed due to the smoke from the fire and avoid the area.
The fire has now been largely extinguished but crews remain on the scene to carry out damping down the area.
An investigation into the cause of the fire will be carried out.
A Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: "Crews were alerted at 3.09pm and on scene at 3.16pm. Six fires engines are currently in attendance.
"On arrival crews found a number of cars involved in fire in the scrap yard. Two main branches are currently in use.
"Nearby residents and businesses are should keep their windows and doors closed due to smoke from the fire. Anyone with existing medical conditions should keep medicine nearby and call NHS 111 if ill effects occur.
"The fire has now been largely extinguished with crews carrying out damping down operations. Merseyside Police are also in attendance and are managing the outer cordon."
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