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Liverpool car park fire: Images released Liverpool car park fire images released
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Photos taken in the aftermath of a huge fire which gutted a car park, destroying 1,300 vehicles, have been released.Photos taken in the aftermath of a huge fire which gutted a car park, destroying 1,300 vehicles, have been released.
The multi-storey in King's Dock, Liverpool, suffered extensive damage when it was engulfed by a 1,000C blaze on Sunday. The multi-storey in King's Dock, Liverpool, suffered extensive damage when it was engulfed by the 1,000C blaze on Sunday.
Operator ACC Liverpool said all vehicles inside the car park, next to the city's Echo Arena, had been completely destroyed.Operator ACC Liverpool said all vehicles inside the car park, next to the city's Echo Arena, had been completely destroyed.
Mayor of Liverpool, Joe Anderson, suggested the blaze would have been contained if recent fire service budget cuts had not been imposed. Mayor of Liverpool Joe Anderson suggested the blaze could have been contained if recent fire service budget cuts had not been imposed.
He also told the BBC the car park was not in danger of collapse, but pulling it down would be difficult with so many vehicles still inside.He also told the BBC the car park was not in danger of collapse, but pulling it down would be difficult with so many vehicles still inside.
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The arena had been hosting the Liverpool International Horse Show at the time, and hundreds of people were stranded overnight because of the fire.The arena had been hosting the Liverpool International Horse Show at the time, and hundreds of people were stranded overnight because of the fire.
No-one was seriously injured, the fire service said.No-one was seriously injured, the fire service said.
Insurance companies have vowed to expedite claims from those who lost vehicles in the blaze. Insurance companies have said they will expedite claims from those who lost vehicles in the blaze.
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) said drivers with comprehensive and third party insurance will be covered against the fire. The Association of British Insurers said drivers with comprehensive and third party insurance would be covered.
Malcolm Tarling, from the association, said insurers did not want to leave customers without transport and would "move very quickly" to make payments.Malcolm Tarling, from the association, said insurers did not want to leave customers without transport and would "move very quickly" to make payments.
Admiral Group said it had received a number of claims and expects more as the day progresses.Admiral Group said it had received a number of claims and expects more as the day progresses.
In total, 21 fire engines were at the scene tackling the blaze, with crews from Greater Manchester and Lancashire assisting. It said it was hoping to settle claims as quickly as possible, and expected to make some payments to affected customers by the end of the working day.
In total, 21 fire engines were deployed to tackle the blaze, with crews from Greater Manchester and Lancashire assisting.
Mr Anderson said budget cuts meant fewer fire local crews were available.Mr Anderson said budget cuts meant fewer fire local crews were available.
Chief Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service officer Dan Stephens said tightened budgets meant large fires presented huge challenges. Chief Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service (MFRS) officer Dan Stephens said tightened budgets meant large fires presented huge challenges.
He said firefighters needed to "call and rely on neighbouring services" to help with such incidents.He said firefighters needed to "call and rely on neighbouring services" to help with such incidents.
The government has been approached for comment.The government has been approached for comment.
It said it was hoping to settle claims as quickly as possible, and expected to make some payments to affected customers by the end of the working day. Organisers of the Liverpool International Horse Show said riders were donating money towards a man's cancer treatment abroad to show their gratitude to Merseyside firefighters.
Karen Lounds has set up a crowdfunding appeal for Matt Henderson, 42, whose wife Joanne is a prevention manager at MFRS.
Ms Lounds, who said the NHS in the UK could not offer him further treatment, is trying to raise £200,000. The Just Giving page has raised more than £83,000 so far.
Those with vehicles in the car park have been told to contact their insurance company quoting reference number 650 of 31 December.Those with vehicles in the car park have been told to contact their insurance company quoting reference number 650 of 31 December.