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ITV News
2 days ago
- General
- ITV News
Cargo ship catches fire at Hull's Albert Dock
Calendar Port of Hull Residents in Hull were advised to stay indoors and close windows after a cargo ship caught fire. Firefighters were called to Albert Dock after a blaze broke out in the cargo hold of the Altay container vessel on Friday morning. Humberside Fire and Rescue Service said it had four fire engines and an aerial ladder at the scene. All members of the crew were accounted for. A spokesperson said: "We advise local residents to keep doors and windows closed as there is smoke in the area." Drivers were advised that plumes of smoke could affect conditions on the A63 and Daltry Street. In an update at 12:15pm, the fire service said: "Smoke from the ongoing incident is drifting into Hull city centre. "Please keep windows and doors closed, and be mindful if you are out and about in the city centre." Hull City Council said Commercial Road and Kingston Street were closed as a result. The Kingston retail park was also set to close. According to Vessel Finder, a website which tracks the status of ships, the ship was built in 2006 and is managed by Briese Schiffahrt from Leer, Germany. It is owned by Tiverton Shipping, which is based in the Marshall Islands.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Hundreds of goats killed in barn fire
Hundreds of goats have died following a blaze at a barn in East Yorkshire, firefighters said. Crews were called to Marsh Road, Ottringham, at about 16:45 BST on Monday. Humberside Fire and Rescue Service confirmed on its website about 800 animals had died. The BBC has approached the service for further information. 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 Service
BBC News
02-05-2025
- General
- BBC News
Concerns raised over plan to sell Grimsby fire station
Concerns have been raised about plans to sell a fire of the Humberside Fire Authority have agreed to the closure of Cromwell Road Fire Station, in Grimsby, as part of reinvestment Matt Patrick, a Grimsby councillor, said he wanted reassurances on whether moving provisions to other stations would "meet future demand".Humberside Fire and Rescue Service said the changes would have "no impact on the number of firefighters, the number of fire engines or response times in Grimsby and surrounding areas". The fire service said selling the station was part of its capital programme for 2029-30 and the money would be reinvested into an extensive refurbishment of Peaks Lane Fire decision was based on "thorough analysis of historical data", it who represents Heneage ward on North East Lincolnshire Council, said he had asked the fire service if "the capacity in Peaks Lane Fire Station would meet future demand", the Local Democracy Reporting Service said."I was told in the debate by the fire officer this is something they're aware of and they will consider in the future," he said he was "open-minded" about the future of the Cromwell Road station, but wanted a better understanding of issues "before we sell, because once it's gone, it's gone". 'Investment programme' Councillor Les Bonner, who represents the Yarborough ward in Grimsby, said: "I would have liked to have seen the building retained as a community facility and given to the community, but we have no organisation that would run it."A spokesperson for the fire service said: "The changes in Grimsby will have no impact on the number of firefighters, the number of fire engines or response times in Grimsby and surrounding areas. "This is a matter of tidying up the legacy estate in advance of a programme of investment in buildings across the service area."Community groups that used the fire station had been provided with "guidance on alternative service premises". Listen to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
BBC News
01-05-2025
- Climate
- BBC News
Firefighters tackling large blaze off A614 near Market Weighton
A large fire has broken out in a field in East blaze is close to the A614 between Market Weighton and Holme-on-Spalding Moor and motorists have been advised to avoid the area if possible.A spokesperson for Humberside Fire and Rescue Service said crews had been at the scene since 14:00 BST and six appliances had been blaze was caused by loose straw catching fire and was expected to take "a long time" to put out. Firefighters had managed to create a fire break and were monitoring for potential hotspots, the spokesperson living nearby were advised to keep doors and windows closed due to a large amount of smoke. 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.
BBC News
25-04-2025
- Climate
- BBC News
Firefighters warn of open water risks during Hull training drill
Firefighters have urged people to "swim with caution" ahead of the summer months as they highlighted the risks of open water swimming during a training exercise. Humberside Fire and Rescue Service used the water outside Princes Quay shopping centre in Hull on Thursday to help prepare themselves for emergency Li, watch manager at the fire station in Bransholme, said: "Getting into the warmer months, we tend to see a spike of people attending open bodies of water but it's important they know the hazards that come with that." He advised those planning to swim in open water to "go in pairs, use What3Words and use the float to live technique if something goes wrong". Mr Li staged a fake emergency response outside the shopping centre, in which four individuals entered the water after visiting nearby pubs and had led to only three casualties being visible. He urged anybody who enjoys open water swimming to "act safely, let someone know you're going and enjoy it."The fire service said it hoped to educate the public on "underestimated risks associated with open water" including hidden hazards beneath the surface, the danger of cold water shock - even on warm days - and how quickly cold water can become Wilkinson, head of prevention at the fire service, said: "Our water safety campaign is all about equipping people with the knowledge they need to enjoy the water safely.""Tragically, in recent years, young lives have been lost at local waterways, despite the heroic efforts of our firefighters and emergency service teams. "As the warmer weather draws us to the water, it's crucial to understand the risks, particularly cold-water shock, which can have deadly consequences." 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.
