Incident update - Albert Dock, Hull - fire now out

Update 28 June, 7.45am:

The fire involving scrap metal on board a large docked vessel is now out and our firefighters brought it under control by 5am this morning.

Firefighters remain on scene to monitor the situation and make sure there is no risk of reignition.

Well done to our firefighters who worked through the night, continuously dampening down the cargo hold to bring the fire under control. Thank you also to our Control Room staff who took the initial 999 calls, coordinated communications with partner agencies and managed the logistics of relief crews throughout the incident.

We’d also like to thank the port authorities and our emergency service partners for their ongoing support.

You may still see wisps of steam from the dock as part of the cooling process, please do not be alarmed. There is also a strong smell of smoke in the area.

Update at 5.42pm:

Our firefighters are making good progress in tackling the fire, which involves cargo of scrap metal. There is still visible smoke in the area, along with steam as a result of ongoing firefighting efforts.

Five fire engines and an aerial ladder platform remain on scene. Our firefighters are continuing to work with port authorities and emergency service partners.

We are advising people to keep windows and doors closed and to avoid the area around the dock where possible. Road closures from earlier today have been removed, but there may be delays to local traffic.

Update at 11.12 am:

Five fire engines and an aerial ladder platform are on scene, with firefighters working alongside port authorities and emergency service partners to manage the incident.

Due to the wind, smoke from the incident is drifting into Hull city centre. We’re asking people to keep windows and doors closed and to be mindful of the smoke if you’re out and about and avoid the area near the dock.

Humberside Police have issued a number of road closures on English Street, Wellington Street, Humber Dock, Kingston Retail Park, The Marina, and Jackson Street in Hull, with no access to local shops and businesses in the area.

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