Firefighters battle large blaze at Liverpool docks
Emergency crews have spent the day dealing with a large fire at a scrap metal recycling facility at Seaforth Docks
Health advice issued in Liverpool after huge blaze
Health advice is being issued to nearby residents worried about the impct of the scrap metal fire at Seaforth Dock in Liverpool.
ADVICE FROM EMERGENCY SERVICES
The weather forecast suggests that the smoke plume direction should remain upwards for most of the day and is unlikely to affect people at this time.
However if residents are concerned about smoke they should stay indoors, keep their doors and windows closed.
People with asthma and other respiratory conditions may be particularly susceptible to the smoke and should carry and use their medication (such as inhalers) as usual and try to remain out of the smoke.
Anyone with serious concerns about the smoke’s impact on health are asked to contact the NHS 111 service.
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