Liverpool fire crews tackle blaze at former convent

Image source, ELLIOT WARD

Image caption, The fire broke out at the derelict St Gabriel's Convent

Fire crews have been tackling a blaze at a former convent in Liverpool.

The fire broke out at the derelict St Gabriel's Convent in Church Road, Woolton at about 18:00 BST on Saturday.

Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service said six engines were sent to the scene after the blaze engulfed the two-storey building.

It has launched an investigation into the cause of the fire, which was extinguished by crews earlier on Sunday.

Image source, Elliot Ward

Image caption, Emergency services are investigating the cause of the fire

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