Smoke billows across Melling as fire crews battle grass fire

Smoke billows across Melling as fire crews battle grass firePeople living nearby have been advised to keep their doors and windows closedSmoke billows as firefighters tackle grass blaze in MellingFire crews are battling a large grass fire in Melling this evening (Wednesday, August 12). Six fire engines and an off-road vehicle from Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service (MFRS) are currently at the scene on Spencers Lane. MFRS said crews are currently tackling the fire in a wooded area. View Image Fire crews tackling a fire in an area of woodland in Melling (Image: Liverpool Echo)‌The fire service said the incident remains ongoing. A spokesperson for Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service said: “Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service is in attendance at an incident on Spencers Lane, Melling.