THESE dramatic photographs show the aftermath of the fire at a chuch hall in Haresfinch.
The blaze engulfed the church hall of the Haresfinch United Reformed Church and caused the roof to cave in and left it “severely damaged” this morning.
Police have closed off Derwent Road, Haresfinch
Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service received the report that the building adjacent to Haresfinch United Reformed Church was ablaze at 4.15am today, Wednesday, February 28.
Dramatic video and pictures shared by Star readers showed the flames raging.
Eight fire engines and an aerial platform were at the scene.
A young mum has told the Star she dialled 999 to report the fire shortly after 4am.
Shortly before 7am fire crews appeared to have the blaze under control, though smoke was still billowing into the sky.
Firefighters remain at the scene damping down. The cause of fire is under investigation.
No-one is thought to have been injured.
The road, where St Peter and Paul primary school is located, remained sealed off.
However, the school is open today.
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