A major incident has been declared after a huge fire in Liverpool city centre – with a large building “showing signs of collapse”.
A four-storey building measuring 100 metres by 50 metres was “well alight”, Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service said.
“The building is showing signs of collapse and fire crews are evacuating buildings,” it added.
Images on social media showed thick plumes of smoke over the city centre.
A dozen fire engines and two aerial appliances were sent to Fox Street after firefighters were called not long after 2pm on Saturday.
People are advised to avoid the area, while those nearby are being encouraged to close windows and doors.
Police are attending to help evacuate the building, and road closures and a cordon are in place.
The fire as seen from Everton’s Goodison Park stadium
The view from Goodison Park
The fire has been divided into four sectors and firefighters are wearing breathing apparatus, the service said.
There are no reports of any casualties, firefighters added.