Firefighting will continue through night at Seaforth Docks

Firefighters are continuing to use diggers and cranes to break up the scrap pile after fire broke out at recycling facility at Seaforth Docks.

Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service says progress has been good, enabling greater access to the seat of the fire. The use of diggers and cranes will continue until darkness falls, and firefighting will continue throughout the night.

At the break of day when it is safe to do so, the break up work will continue.