Firefighters are tackling a blaze at the former Rock Ferry high school building in Ravenswood Avenue, Rock Ferry.

Merseyside Fire and Rescue confirmed that crews were alerted at 8.01pm and on scene at 8.08pm this evening.

Four fire engines and an aerial appliance are at the scene.

On arrival, crews found part of the two-storey listed brick and stone building well alight. Firefighters are now tackling the fire.

Flames from the building are no longer visible but an aerial ladder is being utilised to pump water onto the roof.

The Globe spoke at the scene to an employee of security firm Oculus - responsible for securing the site - who was in no doubt as to the cause of the fire.

Wirral Globe: Water jets are pumped into the roof of the building. Photo: Richard GarnettWater jets are pumped into the roof of the building. Photo: Richard Garnett

He said: "It was started by kids. They don't care. We were first on the scene and we will be here all night. The emergency services responded extremely quickly."

Mersey Fire & Rescue have not yet confirmed the cause of the incident, which is ongoing.

Wirral Globe: Four engines have attended the scene. Photo: Richard GarnettFour engines have attended the scene. Photo: Richard Garnett