Hundreds of cars in flames in Liverpool

- In a large fire in a parking garage at the Liverpool Arena, hundreds of cars have been burned out. The big horse show that took place in the events hall on New Year's Eve has been canceled. There were no casualties and all horses were rescued, the authorities report.

The fire broke out late afternoon on a parking deck of the garage, which can accommodate 1600 cars. The Liverpool police assume that the fire destroyed all cars. The fire brigade fights the sea of ​​flames with a dozen fire engines.

There have been several explosions due to the burning cars. Homes in nearby flats have been vacated and the police are calling on people to stay out of the neighborhood.