Photos taken in the aftermath of a huge fire which gutted a car park, destroying 1,300 vehicles, have been released. The multi-storey in King's Dock, Liverpool, suffered extensive damage when it was engulfed by a 1,000C blaze on Sunday.
Operator ACC Liverpool said all vehicles inside the car park, next to the city's Echo Arena, had been completely destroyed.
Mayor of Liverpool, Joe Anderson, suggested the blaze would have been contained if recent fire service budget cuts had not been imposed.
He also told the media that the car park was not in danger of collapse, but pulling it down would be difficult with so many vehicles still inside.
Insurance companies have vowed to expedite claims from those who lost vehicles in the blaze.
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) said drivers with comprehensive and third party insurance will be covered against the fire.
Malcolm Tarling, from the association, said insurers did not want to leave customers without transport and would "move very quickly" to make payments.
Admiral Group said it had received a number of claims and expects more as the day progresses.
It said it was hoping to settle claims as quickly as possible, and expected to make some payments to affected customers by the end of the working day.
In total, 21 fire engines were at the scene tackling the blaze, with crews from Greater Manchester and Lancashire assisting.
Mr Anderson said budget cuts meant fewer fire local crews were available.
Chief Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service officer Dan Stephens said tightened budgets meant large fires presented huge challenges.
He said firefighters needed to "call and rely on neighbouring services" to help with such incidents.
