An industrial building has gone up in flames in St Helens this morning. Emergency services including Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service and Merseyside Police are currently at the scene of the blaze on Merton Street, St Helens.
Five fire engines at the scene
Five fire engines attended the scene, after crews were called around 3.58am on Wednesday, August 19. The incident is ongoing this morning and local residents are being warned to keep doors and windows closed due to the large amount of smoke.
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