Liverpool Anglican Cathedral fire live: 'Stay away' warning as 999 crews rush to blaze
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NewsUK NewsEmergencyLIVEUpdated just nowLiverpool Anglican Cathedral fire live: 'Stay away' warning as 999 crews rush to blazeFire crews are currently tackling an 'electrical fire' at Liverpool Anglican Cathedral, with smoke seen billowing from the top of the buildingFirefighters are at Liverpool Anglican Cathedral(Image: Supplied)CommentsNewsEliana Nunes News ReporterUpdated 15:58, 01 May 2026Fire crews are currently tackling a blaze at Britain's biggest cathedral, with smoke seen billowing from the top of the building. Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service has confirmed its crews are at Liverpool Anglican Cathedral on Hope Street due to an "electrical fire" on the balcony on the top floor of the cathedral. The fire service said: "Crews were alerted at 2.44pm and on scene at 2.49pm, with two fire engines and one aerial appliance attending. Firefighters responded to reports of a fire at the top of the tower, with smoke visible. MFRS crews investigated and confirmed this was an electrical fire on the balcony on the top floor of the cathedral. Firefighters fought the fire, and the building was evacuated." New UpdatesKey EventsFire service statementView PostToday15:54 BSTFire service statementThe fire service said: "Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service are in attendance at an incident at Liverpool Cathedral on the afternoon of Friday 1 May. "Crews were alerted at 2.44pm and on scene at 2.49pm, with two fire engines and one aerial appliance attending. Firefighters responded to reports of a fire at the top of the tower, with smoke visible. MFRS crews investigated and confirmed this was an electrical fire on the balcony on the top floor of the cathedral. Firefighters fought the fire, and the building was evacuated." CommentsEliana NunesToday15:54 BST'Electrical fire' at Liverpool Anglican CathedralMerseyside Fire and Rescue Service has confirmed crews are in attendance at Liverpool Anglican Cathedral due to an "electrical fire". CommentsEliana NunesFollow Daily Mirror:FacebookX (Twitter)TikTokInstagramSnapchatComments




