Image courtesy of Charlie Partington.
A HUGE fire has been seen on the Wirral from Flintshire.
People have been taking to social media on Saturday evening to share photos of the fire - which has occurred on Parkgate in Neston.
Parkgate Marsh right now pic.twitter.com/cjefvrweiK
— Fungusdabogeyman (@ilovetolift13) March 19, 2022
The fire is thought to be affecting the marshes.
Cheshire Fire Service has said firefighters are currently battling a 500-square metre marsh fire which is believed to have been started deliberately.
Several fire crews have attended the incident involving the marshes - which are a site of special scientific interest (SSI).
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