Firefighters tackle blaze in cathedral's tower

Firefighters have tackled a blaze at the top of Liverpool Anglican Cathedral and people are being warned to "avoid the area".

Smoke could be seen billowing from the top of the cathedral's tower, with crews attending St James' Mount in Liverpool just before 14:50 BST, Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service (MFRS) said.

The building was evacuated and the main body of the fire was extinguished by 15:12. MFRS said it was an electrical fire on the balcony on the top floor of the cathedral.

The fire service said it was now "liaising with on-site staff to isolate utilities and make the scene safe".

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