Live updates as huge fire rages on Huyton industrial estate

There are houses nearby to this scene, however thankfully at the moment it is blowing away from those closest

People are now gathering at the scene of the fire, which can be seen across Merseyside

One person has messaged to tell us they can smell the burning rubbish and smoke in Aintree.

MFRS have advised people to stay away from the area and close all windows and doors

MFRS said: “Due to a visibly large smoke plume, residents and businesses in the area should keep doors and windows closed.

“People with an existing health condition should keep medicines close and if any ill effects are experienced dial NHS 111 for advice.

“This is an ongoing incident, please avoid the area.”

A spokesperson for Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service said:

“There are now 10 fire engines and two aerial appliances assigned to this incident for personnel and due to the size of the fire.

“Crews are working incredibly hard to tackle the blaze. A ground monitor and one main jet is in use, as the aerial appliance is being set up.”

Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service are in attendance at an incident on Wilson Road, Huyton.

Crews were alerted at 19.34 and on scene at 19.48, with six fire engines and one aerial appliance attending.

On arrival this is a large pile of household waste involved in fire measuring approximately 50m x 50m and 5m in height. The fire has spread to a nearby single storey warehouse.

These images show firefighters trying to get the fire under control at height and firing hoses at the tonnes of rubbish

These images show just how fast the fire has spread in such a short space of time.

The first image was taken just 10 minutes before this latest photo which shows the rubbish pile now completely engulfed.

Firefighters can be seen using a hose from an aerial appliance to try and get the now huge fire under control.

Mersey Fire and Rescue Service has said the incident is currently ongoing.

It appears the fire is yet to be controlled and firefighters remain at the scene with police officers also in attendance.

Our reporter Katie Westwood is now at the scene.

We are unsure as to what building the fire started but it is causing a lot of smoke across Huyton.

Smoke billows into sky as fire rages on Huyton Industrial Estate

Black smoke can be seen billowing into the air as the fire takes hold of a mound of rubbish within the industrial estate.

Good evening,

Police and fire are currently on Wilson Road in Huyton after a large fire has broken out on Huyton Industrial Estate.

Pictures from the scene show a large mound of rubbish well alight with smoke billowing into the air.