FIREFIGHTERS remain at the scene of a large scale industrial fire in Bromborough this morning.

Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service was called out to battle the blaze at an industrial unit off Stadium Road, at around 6.45pm on Thursday.

Plumes of black smoke could be seen as far away as Warrington and Liverpool, with pictures posted on social media showing the extent of the fire.

Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service said six fire engines and an aerial appliance, which has a platform on an extendable arm to put water onto flames, were in attendance.

It took more than three hours for firefighters to put out the blaze, which involved a large pile of rubble and plastic.

By 10pm on June 11 the fire had been brought under control and six fire appliances were still at the scene.

Group manager James Berry said the very is now "very much under control" but firefighters stayed at the site overnight, carrying out damping down operations on Friday morning.

Three fire engines were still at the scene at 7am.

Group manager James Berry said: "Firefighters worked quickly to ensure there was enough water to tackle the fire and bring it safely under control without it spreading to any buildings in the area.

"We needed six fire appliances and an aerial appliance at the scene to make sure we had enough hoses to transport water to the fire.

"The large volumes of black smoke had reduced greatly by 10pm on June 11 following quick reactions by firefighters on scene. The fire involved plastic chippings in a yard on an industrial estate.

"Firefighters contained the fire, preventing the flames spreading to any nearby buildings.

"The pile of rubble was around 50 metres by 50 metres but the fire did not involve all of the rubble. Fires located in piles of rubble or plastic or refuse can be difficult to access and take time to make sure the fire is out and has not spread unseen in the location. 

"Material normally has to be moved in order to access the area where the fire started or is located. This is why firefighters have been on scene during the night of June 11 and this morning, June 12.

"Local residents were advised by police on June 11 to stay indoors and close doors and windows to prevent smoke from the fire entering their property."

Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service Fire Control room received 60 calls about the fire.

 

Above video courtesty of Andy McLannahan.



Above video courtesy of drone-enthusiast Richard Whelan from his YouTube channel ThatHPI GUY.