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⚠️INCIDENT: TRAVERS ENTRY, ST HELENS⚠️Crews are in attendance at a building fire on Travers Entry, in the Bold area of St Helens. This is an ongoing incident, please avoid the area. merseyfire.gov.uk/media-cent…
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Residents nearby should keep doors and windows closed. If you have an existing medical condition keep treatment nearby and if any ill effects are experienced dial NHS 111 for advice.
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The fire has now been extinguished. However this incident is ongoing, please avoid the area.
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⚠️INCIDENT: MANURE FIRE, FRANKBY⚠️Crews are in attendance at a large manure fire in Frankby, Wirral. The fire is generating significant smoke and a foul smell, with Frankby Rd currently closed. The incident is ilkely to be prolonged. Please avoid the area. bit.ly/4tYGAgv
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Residents nearby should keep doors and windows closed. If you have an existing medical condition keep treatment nearby and if any ill effects are experienced dial NHS 111 for advice.
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⚠️INCIDENT: GARAGE FIRE, BOOTLE⚠️Crews in attendance at a garage fire in Hawthorne Road, Bootle, with 5 fire engines in attendance. Residents and businesses nearby should keep doors and windows closed - please avoid the area bit.ly/4cwP7kJ
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INCIDENT UPDATE: 3.45pm - crews have made good progress and incident has been scaled down to 2 pumps. Merseyside Police have reopened Hawthorne Rd and it is no longer necessary to keep doors & windows shut.
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If you have an existing medical condition keep medicine or treatment nearby and if any ill effects are experienced dial NHS 111.
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His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) has published the latest inspection report for Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service- residents of Merseyside are in safe hands with a very positive outcome – more info bit.ly/4bzjxCD
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🚨 Firefighter recruitment is OPEN! 🚨 Make a difference, help your community and build a career with purpose 👨‍🚒 ➡️Apply now: careers.merseyfire.gov.uk/va… Deadline for applications is midnight 2nd April.
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TRAINING EXERCISE: Maritime Museum, Albert Dock, Liverpool- A training exercise with 5 fire engines at the Museum is currently under way. You will see fire engines, firefighters and some artificial smoke as we train for firefighting, rescue and evacuation bit.ly/4cFeHEH
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The exercise, the second this week, continues for approx 1.5 hrs. Hartley’s Quay is cordoned off to vehicles during the exercise but pedestrian traffic will still be allowed. Thanks to National Museums Liverpool for another opportunity to train at this unique location.
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⚠️WEATHER WARNING: WIND⚠️A yellow warning has been issued for strong winds covering all of Merseyside from 5AM Thursday morning to 8PM Thursday evening. Expect strong gusts and possible disruption and delays to travel. Please take extra care if you are out and about.
⚠️ Yellow weather warnings issued ⚠️ Strong winds across northern parts of the UK Northern Ireland Thursday 0600 – 1200 Scotland, England, Wales Thursday 0500 – 2000 Latest info 👉 bit.ly/WxWarning Stay #WeatherAware⚠️
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TRAINING EXERCISE: Maritime Museum, Albert Dock, Liverpool- A training exercise with 5 fire engines at the Museum is currently under way. You will see fire engines, firefighters and some artificial smoke as we train for firefighting, rescue and evacuation bit.ly/4cFeHEH
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The exercise began at around 11am and continues for around 1.5 hrs. Hartley’s Quay is cordoned off to vehicles during exercise but pedestrian traffic will still be allowed. Thanks to National Museums Liverpool for the opportunity to train at this unique and challenging location.
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⚠️INCIDENT: WAREHOUSE FIRE PRENTON⚠️ Seven pumps and an aerial appliance in attendance at a large warehouse fire in Parkvale Avenue, Prenton. Residents and businesses nearby should keep doors and windows shut. Please avoid the area bit.ly/3ZZMT6x
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If you have an existing medical condition, keep medicines close and if any ill effects are experienced dial NHS 111 for advice.
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