Fire breaks out on Grade II listed Southport Pier
Merseyside Fire and Rescue were called out on Sunday night (31 August)
A fire has destroyed part of the Grade II listed Southport Pier.
Merseyside Fire and Rescue were called out to reports of smoke billowing from a hut on the attraction on Sunday night (August 31).
The blaze spread from the hut to a cafe building, before being extinguished by fire crews.
Merseyside Fire and Rescue said: "The main body of fire was extinguished by around 0.50am on the morning of 1 September and firefighters continued to damp down the scene and monitor for hot spots, with the fire completely extinguished by 1.34am.
"Crews left the scene after handing over to Sefton Council and security staff at 2.08am. The fire is believed to have been accidental, the cause being an electrical fault."
The pier was closed down for essential maintenance in 2022 and has not since re-opened.