FOUR fire crews are currently tackling a fire at the gas holder on Jackson Street which broke out around an hour ago.

A police spokesperson said workers have been evacuated from work places in the immediate area as a precaution.

Motorists are advised to avoid the area.

A cordon has been put in place on Jackson Street and Park Road. Firefighters from Merseyside Fire Service are on site at the moment and police officers will remain at the scene to assist and to provide reassurance to the public until the situation has been resolved.

At this stage of the incident it is not clear what started the fire.

The structure is due to be dismantled this year.