Footage and images released by complex owner Liverpool City Council reveals the huge damage to the building and the destruction of more than 1,400 vehicles left inside. Tony McDonough reports

Shocking video footage and pictures show for the first time the full devastation of the ACC Liverpool multi-storey car park fire.

Footage and images released by complex owner Liverpool City Council reveals the huge damage to the building and the destruction of more than 1,400 vehicles left inside.

Click here to see a video of the devastation caused by the blaze

The blaze, which occurred on New Year’s Eve while ACC was hosting the Liverpool International Horse Show, lasted almost 12 hours and took more than 20 fire crews to bring under control.

The fire spread throughout the multi-storey car park causing extensive damage that the insurance industry estimates will result in claims worth more than £20m. The council is awaiting the results of a structural survey of the building which has proved problematic in compiling due to the hazardous state of the floors.

Footage has recently been taken showing the issues facing the engineers and, having been cleared of data protection issues, can today be shown for the first time.

Liverpool Mayor Joe Anderson said on Friday: “The damage to these cars has been devastating and we know the impact on the owners has been immeasurable as well..

“Structural engineers are investigating the damage to the fabric of the building. This video and the pictures show that the site remains unsafe and we are still unable to remove cars or allow anyone access.

“We will continue to reach out to those affected by the fire, to keep them updated on what is happening and where we can help or provide assistance we will.”

Vehicle owners affected by the car park fire can fill in a form to be kept up to date with information form Liverpool City Council by clicking here. A 24/7 helpline has also been established for any queries: 0151 233 3011.