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Metro
14 hours ago
- General
- Metro
Huge fire on cargo ship at Hull's Albert Dock sends smoke billowing into city
A cargo ship caught fire while moored at Hull's Albert Dock this morning. Thick smoke could be seen rising from the large container vessel, which was carrying scrap metal. No injuries have been reported from the blaze, which is believed to have originated in the ship's cargo hold. According to shipping tracker VesselFinder, the affected ship was the Altay, which arrived in Hull on June 23. The bulk carrier was built in 2006 and is 120 by 17 metres. It sails under the flag of the Marshall islands. Several local shops and businesses have had to close due to the incident. Tina Riches, who manages HWM Van Hire, said she was forced to shut her business after hearing a warning alarm at the port. She told the BBC: 'We've had to contact our customers that they won't be able to get here and the police say we might have to be evacuated.' Cases and hearings were also suspended at Hull Combined Court and Hull Magistrates' Court following the blaze. More Trending HM Courts and Tribunals Service said: 'Cases due to be heard at the court have either been adjourned or moved online. 'We will reschedule any adjourned hearings as soon as possible.' Humberside fire and rescue said in a statement: 'We are attending a fire onboard a cargo ship alongside at Albert Dock in Hull. Smoke from the incident may be affecting the A63/Daltry St area drivers are advised to take caution.' Port operator Associated British Ports said: 'We are currently aware of a fire on a vessel in the location of a tenanted area, and we are assisting the fire service with the response.' Got a story? Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ Or you can submit your videos and pictures here. For more stories like this, check our news page. Follow on Twitter and Facebook for the latest news updates. You can now also get articles sent straight to your device. Sign up for our daily push alerts here. MORE: Huge blaze near Southmead Hospital leaves smoke billowing into the air MORE: Van bursts into flames outside St Pancras station in central London MORE: Huge fire breaks out in Manchester with people evacuated and train lines blocked
Scottish Sun
20 hours ago
- General
- Scottish Sun
Blaze tears through huge container ship at UK dock sending smoke billowing into sky as locals told ‘keep windows SHUT'
Four fire engines are tackling the blaze BLAZE HORROR Blaze tears through huge container ship at UK dock sending smoke billowing into sky as locals told 'keep windows SHUT' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) FIREFIGHTERS are tackling a blaze which has engulfed a container ship moored in a UK dock. Shocking pictures show smoke filling the sky after the vessel - carrying scrap metal - caught fire just after 10am this morning in Albert Dock, Hull. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 A cargo ship at Albert Docks in Hull is on fire, with smoke billowing across the city Credit: BBC Four fire engines, the coastguard and an ambulance scrambled to tackle the blaze, with all crew accounted for. Locals have been told to keep their doors and windows shut as vast plumes of smoke continue to billow into the sky. Humberside Fire and Rescue were called to the scene at 10:22am after a fire started in the cargo hold. A BBC reporter identified the ship as the Altay - a bulk carrier built in 2006. An ABP spokesperson said: "We are currently aware of a fire on a vessel in Albert Dock in the location of a tenanted area, and we are assisting the fire service with the response." Hull City Council has confirmed that Commercial Road, Kingston Street, and shops on Kingston Retail Park have been closed due to the incident.
The Irish Sun
20 hours ago
- General
- The Irish Sun
Blaze tears through huge container ship at UK dock sending smoke billowing into sky as locals told ‘keep windows SHUT'
FIREFIGHTERS are tackling a blaze which has engulfed a container ship moored in a UK dock. Shocking pictures show smoke filling the sky after the vessel - carrying scrap metal - caught fire just after 10am this morning in Albert Dock, Hull. 2 A cargo ship at Albert Docks in Hull is on fire, with smoke billowing across the city Credit: BBC Four fire engines, the coastguard and an ambulance scrambled to Locals have been told to keep their doors and windows shut as vast Humberside Fire and Rescue were A BBC reporter identified the ship as the Altay - a bulk carrier built in 2006. Read more News An ABP spokesperson said: "We are currently aware of a fire on a vessel in Albert Dock in the location of a tenanted area, and we are assisting the fire service with the response." Hull City Council has confirmed that Commercial Road, Kingston Street, and shops on Kingston Retail Park have been closed due to the incident. 2 Fire teams were called to the scene at 10:22am. Credit: Getty
Yahoo
20 hours ago
- General
- Yahoo
Ship on fire in Hull dock - shops and roads closed
Crews from Humberside Fire and Rescue are tackling a blaze on a ship docked in Hull. The service said it was called to Albert Dock at 10:22 BST and four fire engines, an aerial platform, Hull Coastguard Rescue Team and an ambulance are in attendance. The fire started in the cargo hold of the vessel, which was carrying scrap metal, and people were on board but have all been accounted for, a spokesperson for the fire service added. Local residents and businesses have been advised to keep their windows and doors closed. A plume of smoke is visible across the city centre and shops and roads have been closed. Dale Baxter, a BBC reporter at the scene, identified the vessel as the Altay - a bulk carrier which has been docked in the city since 23 June. He said: "It is quite remarkable. There is an enormous plume of smoke pouring from the ship. "It looks like it is coming from near the bridge and the wind direction is pushing it towards the city centre. "The smell is awful." According to Vessel Finder, a website that tracks the status of ships, Altay was built in 2006 and flies under the flag of the Marshall Islands. Hull City Council has confirmed Commercial Road and Kingston Street have been closed as a result of the incident. Shops on Kingston Retail Park will also be closing due to smoke, the authority said. Listen to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. Humberside Fire and Rescue
Yahoo
27-01-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Turkey Aims for $6 Billion Weapons Deal With Saudi Arabia
(Bloomberg) -- Turkey's government is hoping to reach a $6 billion defense deal with Saudi Arabia that could see the kingdom buy warships, tanks and missiles, according to Turkish officials familiar with the matter. What Happened to Hanging Out on the Street? Vienna Embraces Heat Pumps to Ditch Russian Gas Billionaire Developer Caruso Slams LA Leadership Over Wildfires How Sanctuary Cities Are Preparing for Another Showdown With Trump Hoboken PATH Station Will Close for Almost a Month on Jan. 30 A deal — including Saudi Arabia joining a Turkish jet-building project — could be finalized during a visit President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is expected to make to the kingdom around March, the officials said. Turkey is trying to grow its defense industry and sees Saudi Arabia, one of the world's biggest importers of arms, as a key market. The two countries signed a deal in 2023 for the Saudis to buy high-flying drones from Turkish company Baykar. Now, Ankara wants to sell its main battle tank, called Altay, to Saudi Arabia along with missile defense systems, the officials said. In addition, it's keen for Saudi Arabia to become a parter in a Turkish program to develop a fighter jet known as Kaan. While the first test flight happened early last year, it's still expected to take several years to become operational. Other countries may also join the project — in which BAE Systems is involved — in some form, according to the Turkish officials. Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan is set to visit Saudi Arabia this week and will likely discuss the deal, the officials said. The Saudi government didn't immediately respond to a request for comment. Turkey's Defense Ministry declined to comment. Ties between Riyadh and Ankara have improved in recent years after being strained by the 2018 killing at the hands of Saudi agents of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi in Istanbul. --With assistance from Christine Burke. Forget Factories, Small US Towns Want Buc-ee's Gas Stations What Trump's Tech Billionaires Are Buying The CDC Won't Give the Public a Full Picture of Fertility Treatment Risks Elon Musk's Inaugural Highs (and Lows) How Kendrick Lamar Turned Beef With Drake Into Music Superstardom ©2025 Bloomberg L.P.
