Large blaze causes huge plumes of smoke over Liverpool

“Successful firefighting tactics have resulted in the fire being greatly reduced,” Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service (MFRS) said.

The main body of fire has been extinguished.

Twelve fire engines rushed to Fox Street in Liverpool after the blaze broke out at about 14:20 GMT.

MFRS said there had been no reports of casualties and more than 50 firefighters attended the blaze at its height.

It said neighbouring properties had been evacuated as the building was in danger of collapsing.

Nearby roads were temporarily closed by police but Great Homer Street has now been reopened for vehicle…