A massive fire has engulfed a town hall in merseyside, with smoke visible for miles and people urged to close their windows and avoid the area.
Dramatic Pictures Show Maghull Town Hall Ablaze, as Fire Crews from Across Merseyside are at the scene.
The fire started at approximately 11:55 AS as many as 10 fire engines to racing to battle flames shortly after.
Members of the public has been toold to avoid the area where emergency services work to put the fire out. There are no reports of casualties.
A bystander reporting the event, sharing on X: “Just drove past the meadows and maghull town hall is on fire.
Official comments from Merseyside Fire and Rescade Liverpool Echo: “Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service in Attendance at an Attendance, Maghull. 09, with ten fire engines and two aerial appliances at scene . “
They added: “This is the roof space to be builed maghull town hall, well alight. E and two.
“Water supplies have been secured and the aerial application is to be set up in security three.
A Spokesperson for Sefton Council Added: “We are aware of a fire which has broken out at Maghull Town Hall.
“Meadow leisure center has been sefely evacuated and we like to thank our incredible staff for acting swiftly and response to Keep Our Members Safe.
“We are supporting Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service at this time and a number of road closure are in place to help emergency service carry out their right and effective.
“We urge every to avid and nearby residents are advised to keep their Windows and doors to protect them from the smoke.”
A Statement is by the leisure center .
“Sector Two One Hose Rel Jet and One Main Branch, and in Sector Three, One Hose Rel Jet Currently Creating a Fire Break Between The Town Hall and Meadow Health Center.
“This is an ongoing incidence, please avoid The Area.”