By Humberside Fire and Rescue issue update following Hessle blaze
Yesterday (24 November), at roughly 4 pm reports came flooding in of a major fire at Priory Tech Park in Hessle.
Humberside Fire and Rescue and Humberside Police quickly attended the scene, evacuating local residents nearest to the inferno.
Power to the area was cut as residents were told to avoid the area and to keep all windows shut due to the volume of smoke in the air.
Thankfully, no one was injured in the incident and all workers were evacuated from the site.
UK Health Security Agency and Environment Agency also attended the major incident to minimise the impact on the surrounding environment.
At the height of the blaze there were 14 fire engines at the scene, roughly five miles west of Hull city centre.
Jason Kirby, Director of People and Development at Humberside Fire and Rescue Service, issued an update this morning on the current situation: “Our crews and partner agencies have made significant progress throughout the night and brought the fire under control. We will remain onsite today, continuing to dampen down and to monitor the incident, along with partner agencies Humberside Police, UK Health Security Agency and Environment Agency who are working with us to minimise any impact on the environment.
“The significant progress they have made by working throughout the night has meant there is now little disruption to those living and working in the area. We have reopened Priory Way and Saxon Way and local residents who were initially evacuated due to their close proximity to the incident, have been able to safely return home.”
Humberside Police have placed road closures this morning on Buttfield Road, Walkway and Livingston Road.
Hull Park and Ride from Priory Park is open and operating as usual.
