Liverpool Echo , flames were seen coming from the balcony of the iconic Liver Building on Friday evening with footage captured on social media.
The fire was swiftly put out but then the dispersal of fans became a major problem.Shortly before 11pm, a small fire broke out on one of the balconies of the Liver Building before fire crews arrived at the scene and quickly got the blaze under control.It is not yet clear what caused the fire but moments before, fireworks were seen hitting the front of the building.A spokesperson for Merseyside Fire and Rescue said: "We were alerted to a small fire on a patch of astroturf."Firefighters have dealt with the incident and the fire is now out."Crowds were being asked to leave the area as Mayor Joe.