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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 the 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 could 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. |
'Ferocious' fire engulfed arena car park | 'Ferocious' fire engulfed arena car park |
How ex-England footballer and wife fled fire | How ex-England footballer and wife fled fire |
Daughter-in-law's car wrecked at blaze | Daughter-in-law's car wrecked at blaze |
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 said they will 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 said drivers with comprehensive and third party insurance would be covered. | 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. |
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. | 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, 12 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 (MFRS) 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. |
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. | 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. | 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. | 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. |