THE quick thinking of police and firefighters saved a dog's life during a fire at a house in Tranmere.

Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service were called to the incident on Holt Road by police at around 3pm on Tuesday (April 19). Three fire engines attended.

On arrival crews found a fire in a brick outbuilding at the rear of the building.

Firefighters used hose reel jets and the fire was extinguished by 3.44pm and left the scene at 4.33pm.

During a check for residents, firefighters managed to save a 13-week-old frenchie bull dog.

Wirral Globe:

Firefighters at the scene of fire in Bebington. Picture: Wirral Police / Facebook

A Teambeb facebook post read: "With the quick thinking of officers working alongside Merseyside fire and rescue service the fire was extinguished before it could take a hold onto neighbouring properties.

"Heskie the frenchie is now doing fine".

Merseyside Police and Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service have been contacted for comment.

If you are Heskie's owner we would like to hear from you. Contact craig.manning@nqnw.co.uk or call 0151 649 4050.