Mark Thomas

Home Office data shows the Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service responded to 1,159 deliberate fires between April and June – an increase of 64% on the 708 between January and March.

Merseyside fire chief warning amid ‘more and more’ wildfires

Remnants from E-bike fire in Huyton. Image: Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service

Safety warning after spate of e-bike and e-scooter fires on Merseyside

Sunlight reflecting off mirrors causes serious fire

Firefighters issue warning as mirrors spark two serious house fires