Fire crews are tackling a blaze at a three-storey property in Thornton Hough.
A call was received shortly after 9pm on Saturday night to alert crews to the situation on Manor Road.
A fire involving a boiler was extinguished before the fire service arrived but when they inspected the building, fire spread was detected in the roof.
Eight fire engines and an aerial appliance have been deployed to the scene.
A service drone is being used to help with situational awareness at the scene.
Merseyside Fire & Rescue said: “Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service are in attendance at a building fire on Manor Road in Thornton Hough, Wirral.
“Crews were alerted a little after 9pm on Saturday 5th February 2022 and four fire engines and an aerial appliance were on scene shortly after.
“This is a three storey premises, with two seats of fire involving the boiler, this was extinguished prior to Fire Service attendance.
“However, following further inspection of the premises, fire spread was detected in the roof space and the Service Drone has been deployed to assist situational awareness at scene.
“Firefighting activities include one team of two firefighters in breathing apparatus (BA) using one hose reel jet.
“A further 4 BA wearers are fighting the fire with a high pressure hose reel in use. 8 fire engines are now in attendance.
“This is an ongoing incident, more updates will follow when available.”
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