Formby dunes fire live as fire crews tackle huge blaze

NewsLiverpool NewsFiresLIVEUpdated 4 mins agoSix fire engines are in attendance at the sceneFire spotted from Formby Point caravan park(Image: Stephen White)Firefighters are battling a significant fire in the sand dunes at Formby this evening. Six fire engines are currently at the scene near Albert Road, where crews are tackling a gorse fire measuring around 300m by 300m.Dramatic footage taken from a distance shows flames spreading across the dunes as thick black smoke rises into the sky.Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service said the incident remains ongoing.We will be providing the latest updates to the live blog below.For the latest news and breaking news visit liverpoolecho.co.uk/news Get all the big headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you by sign