Plumes of smoke fill the sky as fire breaks out in Walton

NewsLiverpool NewsMerseyside Fire and Rescue ServiceVideos show the fire taking hold of the grass verge18:07, 28 Jul 2026Updated 18:07, 28 Jul 2026Huge smoke plume as drivers watch in shockSmoke was seen filling the air as a fire took hold of an area of grass next to a corner shop. Videos shared with the ECHO show the fire taking hold of the grass verge on the junction of Richard Kelly Drive and Abingdon Grove in Walton as onlookers stand in shock.‌Another video shows emergency services arriving at the scene, with Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service since confirming the fire has been put out. A spokesperson said: "Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service is currently in attendance at an incident on Walton Hall Avenue, Liverpool.‌"Crews were alerted at 4.26pm to reports of a grass fire. Two fire e