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Liverpool Cathedral Reopens After Tower Fire
2 May
Summary
- Fire crews extinguished a blaze on the tower's top floor.
- An electrical fault was identified as the cause of the fire.
- The cathedral has since reopened to the public.
Liverpool Cathedral has resumed public access following a significant fire incident that occurred on the top floor of its tower. The blaze, which prompted the temporary evacuation of Britain's largest religious building, was successfully extinguished by fire crews within half an hour.
Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service confirmed that the incident, which began around 14:50 BST on Friday, was attributed to an electrical fault. A pillar of smoke was visible from the tower, leading to public advice to avoid the immediate area. Although the tower itself remains closed, the cathedral's main areas are now accessible to visitors.
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