Fire at vacant LJMU building as residents express anxiety

Summarised from Liverpool Echo's report · Updated 19 Oct, 17:43 · Archive

A fire broke out at a vacant former Liverpool John Moores University building on Barkhill Road on Saturday.

A fire broke out on Saturday at an empty student accommodation block at the former LJMU IM Marsh campus on Barkhill Road in Liverpool. Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service was alerted at 3.41pm and crews arrived within ten minutes with eight fire engines and an aerial appliance. Firefighters found a 'well developed' fire in the roof of the building, which measured approximately 100m by 20m. Merseyside Police also attended to manage road closures on Barkhill Road and North Sudley Road, with Barkhill Road remaining closed on Sunday between Mossley Hill Road and Aigburth Road.

Cllr Rob McAllister-Bell, who represents the Mossley Hill ward, said there were no reported injuries and he was grateful to the emergency services who responded to the fire. He said there has been 'anxiety' among residents since the blaze. At a meeting the previous month with the university, police and the residents' association, he said concerns were raised about the site and security improvements were discussed.

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• 'Repeated warnings' about dangers of fire at former LJMU buildingCommunity left anxious following weekend blaze according to city councillorLiverpool Echo · 19 Oct, 16:53

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