Firefighters on scene as "chemical smell" fills Birkenhead
There are reports of a "strong chemical smell" around Dacre Street
Firefighters are on the scene of an "industrial incident" in Birkenhead, amid reports of a "strong chemical smell" in the area.
People near to Dacre Street are being told to keep doors and windows closed, and nearby businesses have reportedly been evacuated.
Merseyside Fire and Rescue were called at around 05:45BST on Wednesday (16 October), to reports of an industrial unit producing "smoke and heat".
Firefighters are using hose jets to bring the temperature down, and say it is producing a large amount of smoke.
People are being urged to avoid the area.